Senior Tax Analyst

Vancouver, BC

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team in Vancouver as we continue to expand our global footprint. You have a solid foundation in Canadian corporate tax, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in expanding your experience in international and cross-border tax matters.

Reporting to the Corporate Tax Manager, you will work closely with other members of the Corporate Finance team and collaborate with internal Finance teams and external advisors across multiple tax jurisdictions worldwide. This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and supporting working papers; assist with the preparation of the income tax note for the audited financial statements

• Take ownership of tax accruals, tax account reconciliations, and related journal entries; perform book-to-tax reconciliations for domestic and foreign entities; and develop and maintain global cash tax forecasts, including analysis of actual-to-forecast variances

• Contribute to the completion of the annual Canadian corporate tax returns and other Canadian, US, and foreign annual tax filings and forms, as required

• Lead the monthly and quarterly excise, commodity and indirect tax compliance process, including VAT, GST/HST, PST and US sales and use tax returns, together with applicable reconciliations and self-assessment calculations

• Assist with the analysis of international cross-border tax matters, including permanent establishment exposure, withholding taxes, intercompany transactions, and treaty relief

• Undertake tax calculations and analyses, including safe income, foreign tax credits and other tax attributes, as applicable

• Compile related party transaction tax reporting information, including assistance with transfer pricing documentation

• Maintain the global tax compliance calendar, monitor filing and payment deadlines, and identify changes in Canadian and international tax requirements that may affect KCB’s operations

• Contribute to tax planning initiatives and identify and implement improvements to tax processes, working papers and controls, including the use of emerging technology and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Provide ad hoc tax analysis and research and support on special projects as required

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

• Completion of CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program, or progress toward completion, is an asset.

• 5+ years of related tax experience, ideally gained primarily in industry, preferably working with Canadian-controlled private companies; public practice experience considered an asset

• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian corporate tax principles, with international or cross-border tax experience preferred

• Good working knowledge of ASPE and tax accounting and financial reporting

• Experience working with multiple legal entities across global jurisdictions and multiple currencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with BST 11 and TaxPrep is an asset

• Ability to consistently apply established procedures and processes with discipline and accuracy, demonstrate strong ownership of assigned responsibilities, and identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency where appropriate.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities during critical reporting and tax compliance periods

• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies and recommend appropriate action

• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables supported by accurate documentation

• Proven ability to work independently, take accountability for deliverables and escalate issues appropriately and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with, or an interest in, using generative AI and automation technologies to enhance tax research and streamline tax processes

What we offer:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level. Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities

• Annual performance and salary review

• Vacation policy that aligns with your experience

• Flexible benefits, including Registered Retirement Saving Plan,

• Social and mental well-being initiatives

• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

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