Senior Tax Manager

The Senior Tax Manager’s primary focus is the preparation and completion of our US tax returns but they will also play an essential role in growing talent by leading the structuring and planning for all aspects of taxation. This includes corporate income taxes, sales and use taxes, transfer pricing and duties for Lush North America. In this role, you will also partner with business operations to ensure that the tax structure meets changing business needs, monitor compliance activities and manage all tax authority audits. This role will identify challenges and opportunities and create step plans to resolve, utilizing outside expertise when necessary. This role will also partner with the Global Head of Tax on North America tax reporting and as updates are needed to transfer pricing.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to evolve and improve the current structure and processes. They will be curious about opportunities, listen actively and be able to effectively lead the team through analysis and execution of improvement initiatives. You will be real with giving and receiving feedback and support.

Lush thrives with people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business. You have a passion for bringing value, leading change and having an impact on the organizations you work with. You are ready to join a business dedicated not just to getting the job done but to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities and giving back to grass roots organizations making a difference. 

Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife

Reporting to the Head of Finance, your core RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

Income Tax Compliance

• Oversee US income tax returns including Federal and State income tax as well as routine submissions such as 1042 and FBAR
• Oversee tax compliance, reporting and related filings (including SR&ED, NR4, T5 etc.) across Canada and Puerto Rico utilizing external advisors as needed
• Oversee tax installments to ensure appropriate compliance with legislative requirements
• Act as the point of contact and support for tax compliance matters across North America

Tax Audits

• Oversee audit management of income tax, sales tax and duties audits in a proactive and strategic manner

Sales Tax

• Oversee sales/sales and use tax compliance in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
• Develop and maintain a current and appropriate tax operating model 
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all US, Canadian and Puerto Rican GST and Sales and Use tax returns

Transfer Pricing

• Review existing policies and assist the business to adjust transfer pricing strategies and structures as needed that reflect any changing business operations
• Effectively utilize outside support if needed
• Manage the preparation of any necessary transfer pricing documentation

Tax Accounting

• Oversee book tax calculations, estimates and accruals
• Oversee monthly management reporting and budgeting
• Oversee current and deferred tax provisions 
• Oversee the North America tax reporting to the parent company in the UK

Other Duties

• Lead a tax team with two direct reports and provide support and mentorship, coaching and developing them through fearless leadership
• Stay up to date with changes in tax rulings and relevant trends and make recommendations as needed
• Partner with the business operations teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing Trade Agreements and duty drawbacks.  
• Establish appropriate systems or processes to identify and manage tax compliance risk
• Partner with the business operations teams to deliver efficient and effective tax support to strategic business initiatives and provide practical solutions
• Prepare and develop tax structures, policies and processes
• Manage external tax consultants as required

You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Qualified CPA, US CPA or equivalent
• 7+ years of hands on tax experience in public accounting firm or large corporate environment 
• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand financial information necessary to prepare corporate tax filings and the ability to identify and research tax issues;
• 2 – 4 years specific US tax return preparation and filing experience
• Proven knowledge and experience of international tax regulations and procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independent worker who is proactive and can work well with minimal supervision
• Accustomed to and ability to deliver results within a highly seasonal, high pressure production environment
• Self-motivated, accountable and results oriented
• Able to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred: 

• Experience working in a retail or in-house environment is a plus 
• Experience implementing accounting and tax software and advising on the impacts on tax reporting

Job Type: Regular, Full Time. Hybrid position. 1-2 days on-site is required.

Job Location: 1-2 days on-site is required. The successful candidate must be located in or around Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON.

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff, and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics and our independence, contributing ideas for the future and sharing in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.

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