Manager, Sales Tax

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day Remote) 

Education Requirement: Completion of the CPA Canada

Sponsorship: No   

Come Drive Innovation with Us. 

We are currently looking for a Sales Tax Manager to join our team in Mississauga, ON. 

At Nissan, we are driven by innovation, mobility, operational excellence, customer value, and the electrification of vehicles. From the advanced design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we create across the globe, Nissan is committed to pushing boundaries and shaping the future of mobility. Our people are the driving force behind our success. 

• →Review and oversee the filing of monthly indirect tax, excise tax, and tire tax returns for various Canadian entities. 

• →Review account reconciliations and prepare or approve tax-related journal entries and account clearing adjustments. 

• →Lead and manage indirect tax audits conducted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities, including preparing responses to audit inquiries and supporting documentation. 

• →Research and analyze indirect tax legislation and technical issues, providing guidance and support to internal business partners. 

• →Maintain and update indirect tax configurations within ERP systems and participate in testing related to system enhancements or changes. 

• →Identify indirect tax recovery opportunities and collaborate with external service providers to validate and pursue recoveries. 

• →Support semi-annual and year-end external audit requirements, as well as internal audit and JSOX compliance activities related to indirect tax processes and controls. 

• →Assist the Senior Manager, Corporate Taxation in the supervision, coaching, development, and performance management of Senior Tax Analysts and other team members. 

• →Assist in managing environmental levy stewardship compliance, reporting, and audit requirements. 

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of indirect tax experience, preferably within the automotive, retail, or captive finance industries. 

• Strong technical knowledge of the Canadian Excise Tax Act, provincial sales tax legislation, and indirect tax compliance requirements. 

• Proven research, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is considered an asset. 

• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST Program (or equivalent). 

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities. 

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset. 

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Salary Range:

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