Tax Manager

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Your role at Clorox:

The Tax Manager is responsible for the Canadian corporate tax processes for three legal entities and their external and internal tax reporting requirements. The responsibilities for this role include tax provisions; tax compliance/returns; tax audits; transfer pricing; tax research and planning; and complex Canadian tax strategy analysis related to Clorox parent companies or International subsidiaries. The Tax Manager takes a strategic view of the Canadian tax processes by assessing the impact of changes in Canadian tax legislation, prepares complex tax position papers and communicates tax risk to the relevant business stakeholders. The role works very closely with US Clorox Tax Dept., external tax professionals, and the local Canadian finance team.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Canada Clorox Tax and Risk Management reporting to the US including: quarterly current and deferred income tax provisions; ASC740-10 tax exposure; and yearly international tax, transfer price and insurance underwriting information packages.

• Oversee all Canadian statutory filings including: annual corporate income tax returns; monthly sales tax returns and remittances (GST/HST, QST); self-assessed sales tax on insurance premiums; T106s; T1134s; NR4s; and Statistics Canada.

• Manage all areas of Transfer Pricing ensuring compliance with TP policies on cross-border transactions with the Clorox group of companies. Identify new intercompany agreements required from changes in business activities (royalties, service agreements, etc.). Oversee transfer pricing adjustments and updates to transfer pricing documentation.

• Perform extensive tax research and planning to support Canada’s tax position on complex tax matters. Review new and amended Canadian tax legislation, changes in CRA administrative guidance and recent tax court decisions. Assess impact to Canadian operations to minimize risk and take advantage of available tax credits/grants. Formally document tax positions to present to Canadian business stakeholders and US Tax. Work with other functions to implement new procedures as required to address tax changes while maintaining tax compliance controls.

• Manage sales tax and corporate tax audits as primary point of contact with tax authorities and external advisers and negotiate resolutions to minimize penalties and interest.

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

Minimum 7 years’ tax experience with minimum 2 years in a Tax Manager role, with emphasis on corporate income tax, transfer price experience, and indirect tax knowledge.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead complex tax initiatives, develop new tax processes and communicate confidently to senior leadership, business stakeholders, taxation authorities, peers and external service providers

• In-depth income tax knowledge, excellent research skills and strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to keep current on US GAAP changes and new tax legislation to assess and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders

• Time management skills including an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and meet deadlines under pressure

• Solid ability to use Microsoft Office tools, with a strong focus on MS-Excel

• Comfort with TaxPrep compliance software and Tax Library research database

Education Level/Degree:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Post-secondary degree in business

Workplace type:

Hybrid

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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