Tax Manager

POSITION: Manager, Tax

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Accounting

REPORTS TO: Sr Director, Tax

FLSA STATUS: Salaried Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead Legends Canadian tax function. This individual will be responsible for Canadian tax compliance and expected to collaborate with various business partners to support the constant growth of Legends. This position will ensure accurate, timely, and supportable tax reporting, develop strong processes to automate the tax function where possible and service as a critical team member ensuring a seamless customer experience from a tax perspective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all aspects of Canadian tax strategy and compliance inclusive of GST/HST, PST, and QST returns, elections, and remittances.
• Lead all aspects of Canadian tax strategy and compliance inclusive of Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns (T2), including related schedules.
• Collaboration across various business groups to proactively identify Canadian tax requirements, registrations and implications associated with Legends growth and product offerings.
• Prepare, review and reconcile tax accruals for the accounting close
• Act as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on issues pertaining to the Company’s ongoing tax compliance requirements
• Manage tax audits, notices and disputes and be the primary contact for CRA and provincial tax authorities
• Review tax procedures and implement process improvement and automations where possible
• Assist facility level personnel, as applicable, in maintaining compliance with all regulations concerning tax reporting.
• Oversee all tax registrations and licensing requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive technical knowledge of tax rules and regulations associated with GST/HST, PST, QST and Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax returns
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment
• Experience with tax engines and POS services (E.G. Avalara, Shopify, Square, etc)
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent data analysis, accounting and journal entry skills
• Ability to function both independently and as a team member.
• 5+ Years of Canadian tax experience
• B. S. in Accounting from a four-year college or university

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site (Rogers Centre) - Toronto, Canada.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.