Posted 7 days ago
Manager, Canadian Tax
@ ASSA ABLOY
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
ASSA ABLOY is hiring a Canadian Tax Manager to lead Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning and controversy management. The role covers federal and provincial corporate returns, IFRS tax provisions, indirect taxes and CRA audits, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Canadian Tax for the Americas. The posting lists a defined contribution pension, tuition reimbursement and paid time off, but does not state a salary or a work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Canadian federal and provincial corporate tax compliance and filings
- Oversee GST/HST, provincial sales tax and customs obligations
- Represent the company in CRA and provincial tax audits and appeals
- Provide tax guidance on acquisitions, restructurings and cross-border transactions
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax or related field
- 5+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience
- Experience managing CRA tax audits and controversies
- Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and indirect taxes
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Encouraged to apply | Veterans, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Tax |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount |
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ASSA ABLOY
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Full company description
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 150 billion and 63,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have responsibilities to grow with and opportunities to explore? Join us!
- LinkedIn followers
- 301,905
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 12,570
- Reported office locations
- Klarabergsviadukten 90, Stockholm, SE-10723, SE
- 1900 Airport Rd, Monroe, NC 28110, US
- Borupvang 5d, Ballerup, Capital Region 2750, DK
- 33 Canton Rd, Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong, HK
- Dukes Court, Woking, England GU21 5BH, GB
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- Rua Augusto Ferreira de Morais, 618, Sao Paulo, SP 04763-001, BR
- Strada Preciziei 5, Bucharest, Bucharest 062202, RO
- Center Ridge Dr., Austin, Texas, US
- School St Portobello Works, Willenhall, GB
- 110 Sargent Dr, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, US
- Jinzhong Road, Changning, Shanghai, CN
- Allmendstrasse 24, Fehraltorf, CH
- Hargrave Place, Mentone, AU
- 176 Progress Road, Johannesburg, ZA
- Business categories
- Biometrics
- Building Material
- Consumer Electronics
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Homeland Security
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Public Safety
- Security
- Service Industry
- Smart Home
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- ASSA ABLOY
- ASSA ABLOY Group
- Specialties
- Locks
- access control
- door automatics
- door closers
- security solutions
- mobile keys
- Safety and convenience
- Identification
- biometrics
- secure id management
- ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions
- and Helping people feel safe
- secure and experience a more open world
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 268,622,572
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 150 billion and 63,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. We have a feeling of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stockholm |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Specialties | Locksaccess controldoor automaticsdoor closerssecurity solutionsmobile keysSafety and convenienceIdentificationbiometricssecure id management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 42 |
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Canadian Tax Manager to lead all aspects of Canadian tax compliance, reporting, planning, and controversy management. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Canadian Tax for the Americas division and partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and business leaders to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws while identifying opportunities to optimize the company's tax position and support business growth.
The ideal candidate has technical proficiency in Canadian corporate taxation, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic environment.
What you will do as Manager, Canadian Tax
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Work with third party providers during the preparation, review, and filing of Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns.
- Assist with local teams with proper tax accounting and reporting under IFRS standards, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Manage tax balances, deferred taxes, tax disclosures, and supporting documentation.
Tax Planning & Advisory
- Provide tax guidance on business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
- Assist with the development of tax-efficient strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
- Support transfer pricing policies and documentation requirements.
Indirect Taxes
- Oversee GST/HST, provincial sales tax, customs, and other indirect tax obligations.
- Manage indirect tax audits, assessments, and refund opportunities.
- Collaborate with business teams to improve indirect tax compliance processes.
Tax Controversy & Audit Management
- Represent local controllers during interactions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities.
- Manage tax audits, inquiries, objections, and appeals.
- Coordinate with external advisors and legal counsel as needed.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Build strong relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational teams.
- Work closely to manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers.
- Drive continuous process improvement and tax technology initiatives.
What we are looking for
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
- CPA designation.
- 5+ years of progressive Canadian tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, tax accounting, and indirect taxes.
- Experience managing tax audits and controversies with the CRA.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred:
- CPA In-Depth Tax Program or equivalent advanced tax specialization.
- Experience with multinational organizations and cross-border tax matters.
- Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and international tax regulations.
- Experience with SAP, OneSource, CorpTax, or similar tax technologies.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Technical tax expertise
- Business partnership and influence
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What we offer
We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. We are proud to offer
- Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and defined contribution pension plan.
- Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
- Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more
We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!
ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
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