Summary

The Global Tax Provision Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and managing the tax provision process, including compliance with ASC 740 and IAS 12, which prescribes accounting for current and deferred tax consequences of an entity's financial transactions.  Additionally, the Global Tax Provision Specialist will be responsible for tax-related disclosures in the company’s financial statements.  The role will be flexible to assist with domestic and international tax compliance. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including finance and accounting, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of corporate tax provision processes, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to identifying tax savings and risk management opportunities.

With a foundation of integrity, the candidate would use commitment and creativity to drive our organization forward. Office location will be the Enerflex Downtown Calgary office.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the global quarterly and annual income tax provision process, ensuring accurate calculation and timely reporting
• Prepare or review ASC 740 tax provisions, including current and deferred tax analyses, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures
• Coordinate with external auditors to support the audit of tax-related items in financial statements
• Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to support financial statement preparation, ensuring all tax disclosures meet regulatory requirements
• Prepare or review tax footnote disclosures for financial reporting in line with ASC 740 and other relevant standards
• Maintain documentation for tax positions, return-to-provision adjustments, valuation allowance, and other tax provision-related items
• Comply with all SOX control requirements and ensure controls are in place to mitigate risks
• Identify and implement best practices to improve the accuracy and efficiency of tax provision processes
• Stay current on tax law changes impacting tax accounting, and provide technical support as needed
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memos to support the company’s tax positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or Master’s degree in Taxation preferred
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm, with a focus on ASC 740 tax provision
• 3-5 years of experience in a role in global provisions
• Proficient in ASC 740 and IAS 12 and other relevant tax regulations
• Experience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource), consolidation tools and ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively across functions
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively