Consumption Tax Manager

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We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Consumption Tax Manager to join our taxation team. Reporting to the Director, Consumption Tax Planning, Policies and Procedures, the successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor for complex indirect tax matters affecting Air Canada and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will help strengthen tax governance, support major business and transformation initiatives, manage tax risks, and work closely with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Information Technology and Operations teams to implement practical, value-added tax solutions.

If you are passionate about solving complex tax issues, want to influence business decisions and contribute to the success of a world-class organization, we invite you to give your career a new boost by joining Air Canada.

Responsibilities:

Tax Advice, Planning and Risk Management

• Act as an expert in Canadian and U.S. consumption taxes, including GST/HST, QST, provincial sales taxes, U.S. sales and use taxes, excise taxes and other transactional taxes relevant to an airline's operations.
• Provide clear, business-driven advice regarding new products, commercial agreements, operational changes, business expansion and other strategic initiatives. Identify tax planning and recovery opportunities while evaluating and mitigating tax risks.
• Interpret laws, regulations, administrative positions and jurisprudence, then translate technical requirements into practical recommendations.
• Proactively communicate the financial and operational impacts of significant transactions, projects and legislative changes to the Director and key stakeholders.

Governance, Compliance and Audits

• Develop, maintain and improve tax policies, procedures, controls, decision frameworks and documentation standards to ensure consistent compliance.
• Collaborate with the Consumption Tax Compliance team during audits, inquiries, voluntary disclosures, refund claims and requests from Canadian and U.S. tax authorities.
• Lead the resolution of complex tax issues and coordinate complete, accurate and timely responses with internal teams, external advisors and government authorities.
• Monitor legislative and administrative changes, assess their impacts and lead the implementation of required modifications in affected processes and systems.
• Ensure robust audit trails, data integrity and retention of evidence supporting tax positions, returns and tax recoveries.

Contracts, Systems and Business Partnership

• Review sales, purchase, service and other commercial agreements to confirm appropriate tax treatment, tax clauses, invoicing requirements and required documentation.
• Work closely with Finance, Revenue Accounting, Procurement, Legal, IT, Commercial and Operations teams to integrate tax requirements into business processes.
• Provide tax leadership in system and data initiatives (implementations, enhancements, integrations, system testing and data quality/correction initiatives, including transaction mapping and reporting requirements).
• Identify and implement process improvements and responsible automation opportunities to increase accuracy, efficiency, controls and stakeholder experience.
• Develop and deliver training, prepare technical guidelines and reference tools, and provide awareness activities for Tax colleagues and business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or law, or a recognized accounting designation.
• Background in consumption taxes or a graduate diploma in taxation is an asset.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in consumption taxes, including significant experience in Canada and practical exposure to U.S. sales and use taxes.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial consumption tax legislation, including GST/HST, QST, provincial sales taxes and excise taxes.
• Good knowledge of U.S. state and local sales and use taxes; experience with multi-jurisdictional sales tax requirements and compliance is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex laws, exercise sound judgment and formulate clear recommendations in ambiguous situations or those requiring rapid intervention.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-specialist audiences and work effectively with various teams.
• Proven punctuality and reliability to foster the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is presented and are responsible for obtaining necessary work permits, visas or other authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Bilingualism (English and French).

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to our company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications to build a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.