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LifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.
Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, LifeLabs has also been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6,000 diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust. Agile, customer-centred, caring and teamwork: we live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.
Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controllership, the Manager, is accountable for i) Leading tax compliance and planning for the Company, ii) Preparing, filing and ensuring that the payment of taxes are completed on time and in compliance with commodity tax and corporate income tax laws for all legal entities within the group, iii) Researching and reporting on tax queries iv) Liaising with auditors, and iv) preparing/finalizing comprehensive tax memos related to new business, tax structures or tax planning
- Responsible for the completion of preparing and reviewing Canadian HST, and provincial commodity tax returns with related supporting schedules and working papers, including implementing improvements in the overall filing process
- Organize and arranges for timely payment according to deadlines of federal and provincial commodity taxes and follow-up on all tax payments
- Oversee the Canadian corporate income tax and partnership returns, payments, working papers and other compliance to ensure accurate and timely reporting of taxes
- Ownership of preparing quarterly/annual deferred income tax provision and book to tax differences
- Ownership of preparing quarterly/year end note disclosures related to income taxes in accordance with IFRS accounting standards
- Ownerhship of income and commodity tax account reconciliations and related working papers
- Prepares tax memos and position papers to support company tax strategies or new revenue streams
- Manages government audit process and works directly with government auditors including gathering working papers and supporting documents
- Maintains organized audit ready files with appropriate documentation that are fully referenced and supportedLeads engagements with external consultants related to tax reviews or recovery. Leads process improvements over tax compliance and reporting for the Company
- Leads the development and maintenance of internal controls and process improvements along with documentation for tax functions
- Ensures internal tax procedural documentation is up to date, including any contemporaneous documentation required by the CRA
- Implementation of commodity and income tax requirements in ERP system, including automation to the tax compliance process
- Communicates effectively with Finance and other departments to maintain and implement commodity tax policies and compliance
Qualifications and Skills
- Undergraduate University Degree in a financial discipline
- 5-8 years experience in Canadian tax compliance with extensive knowledge of commodity tax and corporate income tax accounting related to partnerships and corporations
- Knowledgeable of IFRS accounting principles
- Has completed the CICA in-depth tax course
- Knowledge of business processes, specifically sales and purchases and legal entity financial reporting
- Demonstrates ability to use advanced Excel skills for compiling and manipulating data
- Demonstrates ability to use data query and reporting tools (Access, Power BI or similar)
- Experience with Oracle or an ERP system and accounting models, and Tax software
- Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize different projects and work efficiently under pressure
- Effective analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and efficiently under predetermined time schedules
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively with internal departments and tax authorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ownership of both direct / indirect taxation for all legal entities within the group. Experience with US tax reporting and transfer-price rules an asset
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This is a hybrid role.
Hiring Range: 92,600 - 118,000
The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.
In this position, you will be eligible for Lifelabs annual bonus.
Employee Benefits:
In this position, you will be eligible to participate LifeLabs’ group benefits plan which is available to LifeLabs employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans.
Retirement Savings Plan:
The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs.
Vacation Entitlement:
In this position, you will be entitled to vacation. We promote a healthy work-life balance and expect your full vacation to be taken each year.
Employee Wellness:
LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well-being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports.
Employee Giving program:
Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization.
In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits.
At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com .
We are committed to the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and have taken steps to strengthen our commitment to our team members and customers, to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
At LifeLabs, we know that we are Stronger Together and that we will benefit from the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member offers.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.
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