Senior Manager, Tax - United States
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Homewood
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can
expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure
our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the
economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and
opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize
hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to
thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together
as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work
we do matters. Join us!Main ResponsibilitiesTax Portfolio
Management--- Oversee management of the tax portfolio (e.g., Income
Tax, Cash and Tax Expense, Deferred Income Taxes, Sales and Use
Tax, Withholding Taxes)--- Handle the United States (U.S.) income
and indirect tax audits--- Manage the current year forecast of U.S.
Cash Taxes and ETR--- Analyze tax provision (current and deferred)
true-ups and explain variancesCompliance and Risk Management---
Coordinate the overall U.S. Income Tax compliance (e.g., Filing of
Tax Returns) and Accounting for Income Taxes--- Ascertain U.S. tax
risk and maintain adequate U.S. tax reserves--- Manage the
quarterly UTP--- Ensure overall Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance
regarding U.S. income taxes--- Assist in settling audits within tax
reserves and completing indirect tax auditsFinancial Reporting and
Analysis--- Review MD&A and quarterly results as requested---
Ensure DIT true ups are minimized--- Ensure no material
misstatements occur in the Financial Statements--- Oversee timely
preparation of the U.S. tax forecast for the 5 Year PlanTax
Planning and Strategy--- Review and analyze changes in tax laws,
including impacts to ETR and cash taxes--- Support M&A activity
and lead the tax integration section--- Oversee indirect tax
projects and assist on Transfer Pricing projects from a U.S. tax
perspective--- Assist on larger special projects such as M&A
and act as tax lead on smaller ones--- Supervise experienced
professionals (e.g., Income, Indirect Tax)--- Provide leadership to
team members with clear and expected deliverables--- Coordinate
cross-functional work and collaboration between departments---
Leverage technology to improve processes and information quality---
Engage and challenge colleagues on projects and act as a mentor in
the Tax departmentWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working
conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from
Monday to Friday. The role is eligible to participate in CN's
hybrid working policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent
must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and
stress.RequirementsExperienceAccounting--- Minimum 10 years in a
Big 4 accounting firm with large corporate industry experienceo
Experience dealing with complex tax issues and transactionso
Experience in tax accounting and understanding timing differences
and completing quarterly tax provision deliverables in a timely
manner*Any experience for these above would be considered as an
assetEducation/Certification/Designation--- Bachelor's Degree in
Accounting--- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation---
Master's Degree in Taxation or equivalent**Any designation for
these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies---
Collaborates with others and shares information--- Knows the
business and stays current on industry needs--- Demonstrates
agility and drives change--- Applies critical thinking---
Identifies potential safety and security risks--- Leads by example
for the safety and security of all--- Considers environmental
impacts in every action and decisionsTechnical Skills/Knowledge---
Knowledge of research tools--- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
(Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)--- Knowledge of Federal and State
Corporate Income Taxes and Indirect Taxes--- Knowledge of
International Taxation and relevant Tax Treaties--- Knowledge of
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Income
Taxes and SOX standards --- Knowledge of Systems, Applications and
Products (SAP)**Any knowledge for any of the above would be
considered as an assetAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation
leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the
customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports
more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured
products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.
As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts
with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail
network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community
prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to
programs supporting social responsibility and environmental
stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety,
sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply
chain excellence to deliver results.CN is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions
with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an
individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or
without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under
consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a
regular basis, as communication is primarily made through
email.
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