Reporting to the VP, Taxation, the US Tax Manager is responsible for timely and appropriate completion of all US tax filings, and assisting with the implementation of tax planning initiatives that maximize tax opportunities and minimize tax exposures risks in the US, for the Just Energy Group (JEG) of companies.
Why you should join Just Energy:
We are a North American market leader in retail energy, green energy, and home services, with a market capitalization of nearly $2 Billion, and millions of happy customers. Our highly collaborative work environment is described by three simple words: ENERGY, OPPORTUNITY, and GROWTH. We provide an energetic and engaging work environment that is focused on professional and business growth, and where our colleagues have opportunities to excel and be rewarded with further growth opportunities, competitive compensation, performance bonuses, share ownership, and group benefits. If you are energetic, bright, driven, and you want to be part of something really great, then join us. You can realize your potential here at Just Energy.
Your primary accountabilities:
В• Prepare income tax returns for Just EnergyВ’s U.S. subsidiaries
В• Prepare various U.S. and Canadian Foreign reporting forms
В• Manage tax provision determination of the U.S. subsidiaries on a quarterly basis and work with external auditors to obtain clean review and audit opinions
В• Supervise tax staff in State sales and business tax reporting and remittance
В• Assist the VP Tax in managing the government tax audit cycles
В• Interact with Internal Revenue Service and State tax departments on tax enquiries
В• Assist the VP Tax in meeting tax reporting requirement for the IFRS conversion
В• Assist JEGВ’s planning team in tax forecast
Your qualifications:
В• Minimum 5 years experience in US tax returns preparation, preferably obtained from working in a public accounting firm or a publicly traded corporation
В• Strong tax accounting knowledge; familiarity with IFRS regulations
В• CPA designation is an asset
В• Proficient in U.S. Tax software В– such as В“GoВ”
В• Well organized and results oriented
В• Previous experience is supervising tax staff, is an asset
В• Ability to work proactively in a highly autonomous environment, conducting necessary research to determine and recommend an action plan on various tax matters
В• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across departments across the Just Energy group of companies.
В• Highly detail orientated, and able to absorb significant amounts of information while developing a concise and clear analysis and recommendations
В• Possess a positive attitude with a passion for problem solving
