Senior Tax Advisor

Accounting & Finance
Permanent
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted on April 18, 2025

Step into a key role where your tax expertise will drive compliance, reporting, and consolidation across a complex, publicly traded organization. From corporate and mining tax filings to provision modeling and analytics, you’ll help shape a high-performing tax function rooted in accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement.

Who- the Company:
Established and reputable international public mining company headquartered in Vancouver.

What- the Role:  

  • Prepare and file corporate, mining, and information tax returns, including tax elections; ensure timely payments and identify opportunities to optimize tax positions through planning, incentives, and discretionary claims.
  • Prepare quarterly current and deferred tax provisions at the legal entity and consolidated level, ensuring accurate reconciliations and financial reporting compliance.
  • Maintain and enhance tax models for provisions, filings, and forecasting, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
  • Provide direct and indirect tax advisory (e.g., Sales Tax, SRED, Transfer Pricing), and support various departments with responsive, practical tax guidance.
  • Lead and manage government tax audits, reassessments, objections, and ensure efficient cash and interest cost management with tax authorities.
  • Monitor and assess changes in tax legislation, judicial rulings, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
  • Supervise tax staff, support special projects, and provide vacation/leave coverage within the team as needed.

Who- the Candidate:

  • Canadian CPA designation with completion of CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course Level III.
  • Minimum five years of corporate tax compliance and/or provision experience, ideally within a public company environment.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and tax reporting for financial statements.
  • Proficient with tax research tools, return preparation software, and advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, D365, JDE), consolidation platforms (OneStream, HFM), and/or data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau) is an asset.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

How Much:

$119,000 - $135,000 + robust compensation package -  bonus, profit share, RRSP health spending account, 3 weeks vacation, extended health

Where:
Vancouver, Hybrid work model of in-office/remote, 3 days onsite

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon. If you do yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “APPLY NOW” and send us your resume.