Canada Tax Manager

Position Description:

We are currently looking for a Tax Manager to join the General Dynamics Tax Team!

As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a full range of services for all tax matters within General Dynamic’s group of Canadian companies.  Located in London, Ontario, the Tax Manager will report to the General Dynamics Combat Segment Tax Director.

The Lands Systems–Canada Impact

Headquartered in London, Ontario, General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is a world-class defence industry leader in providing land and amphibious combat vehicle solutions. Our Canadian operations employ approximately 1,700 people who design, manufacture and support light and medium armoured vehicles. Our specialists are among Canada’s best and brightest in the defence industry who excel at business development, contract management, engineering, program management, finance, human resources, supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing and customer support.  Our teams are curious, creative and resourceful and challenge the status quo. Innovation is in our DNA.

Our brilliant teams are driven by pride in their work and the meaningful impact they have on our customers – protecting those who protect us. They’re empowered to embrace tomorrow's innovative technologies to provide solutions. 

We foster an environment of collaboration and enable our people to forge their future. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement and provide our colleagues with a myriad of opportunities for personal growth and to bring their purpose into action. 

Equally as important to us, is our belief in supporting our many community partners and stakeholders. We understand that the economic, social and environmental choices we make affect the lives of our customers, shareholders, colleagues and communities. That is why we operate our business ethically and according to our ethos of ethos: honesty, transparency, alignment and trust.

We are committed to contributing to the communities in which our colleagues live through donations to local agencies, sponsorship of area events and support of local activities. We are part of the community – and the community is part of us.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to allow non-tax business leaders to understand the risks, opportunities and strategies involved in tax matters
• Building internal and external relationships
• Closely work with Combat and CHQ tax team to provide innovative tax planning strategies in compliance with laws and regulations
• Manage corporate tax compliance in all jurisdictions, including income taxes and commodity taxes
• Oversee the computation of the annual Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit claim
• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process
• Responsible for tax cash forecasting
• Oversee all international tax matters including transfer pricing
• Research and documentation of technical issues that arise on an on-going basis.
• Keep current on all tax legislation and administrative changes and effectively communicate any impact to the organization
• Implement process/system improvements
• Train staff, review and evaluate their work

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Completion of In-Depth Tax Course or Masters of Tax
• Five+ years’ experience in Canadian tax
• Able to develop strong working relationships with all levels of individuals and work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented & ability to multi-task
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Tax software, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Supervisory experience (2 years plus)

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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