Job Description

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business \xe2\x80\x93 and boldly help shape Canada\xe2\x80\x99s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.

Reporting to the AVP, Commodity Tax, the Director will initially have two Senior Commodity Tax Analysts reporting to him/her.

The Director, Commodity Tax will take on the leadership and oversight of the sales tax compliance and system support for CTC and its subsidiaries, including the identification of risks and opportunities and monitoring the impact of the global trend towards digitization of commodity tax.

The incumbent would serve as the primary subject matter expert on sales taxes for Enterprise projects and initiatives etc. This role will interact with various business groups providing an opportunity to understand business processes and approach and to advise on how best to structure business transactions, processes and systems.

At Canadian Tire we work flexibility embracing \xe2\x80\x98Hybrid\xe2\x80\x99 whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes. Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs. Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.

Please note that this role is working remotely, with some frequent travel to Toronto!

What you\'ll do

Staying current on commodity tax legislation, rulings, interpretations, court cases and other changes as they relate to the retail, real estate and financial institution industries; analyzing the implications, and communicating such to the organization as appropriate.

Designing/Improving processes to achieve operational efficiency and data accuracy with respect to the accounting & analysis of commodity taxes.

Working with the AVP, Commodity Tax, to determine federal and provincial commodity tax implications of unusual, complex transactions and initiatives with a view to minimizing tax cost to the CTC group and its customers while maintaining an appropriate level of risk.

Oversight of procedural documentation for all systems and processes related to the collection, recovery and remittance of sales tax

Managing federal and provincial commodity tax audits, taking the lead on the negotiation, objection and settlement of audit disputes.

Hire, train, mentor, and develop direct reports and other team associates to encourage cross training, succession and compelling career paths.

Developing relationships within the Enterprise to continue to raise awareness to commodity tax matters and the Commodity Tax Team\xe2\x80\x99s expertise and support, including promotion through regular training presentations and check-in meetings.

Effectively communicating and interacting with various outside stakeholders including the company\xe2\x80\x99s Associate Dealers, vendors, customers (through customer relations) and government officials.

Representing CTC in commodity tax-related meetings with external associations such as the Commodity Tax Industry Group, Retail Council of Canada and Canadian Bankers Association.

Participating in special projects that impact sales tax compliance processes, as required.

Preparing and presenting material to senior management as required.

What you bring

Professional Accounting Designation

Excellent interpersonal skills to build a network of contacts within and outside of the Canadian Tire Enterprise

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to solve problems, propose alternatives to resolve issues and identify process improvement opportunities

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

5-7+ years work experience in commodity tax, ideally for financial institutions as well as the retail industry

Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and agile business environment

Exposure and experience with BOT/AI technology considered an asset

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Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It\xe2\x80\x99s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of .

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Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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