Tax Manager
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!
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About The Opportunity
This position will be responsible for all businesses of Flight Centre Travel Group in Canada. The Tax Manager, Canada will collaborate with the Americas and Global Tax teams as well as other teams within the organization including finance, treasury, legal and operations; also required to liaise with external consultants and advisors. The Tax Manager, Canada will be charged with improving existing processes, while also ensuring the Canadian businesses comply with existing standards, policies, controls and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- • Quarterly tax effect accounting calculations (IAS 12) and working papers, including true-up and final journal entries.
• Prepare and file Canadian corporate income tax filings and manage income tax payments.
• Prepare and file monthly indirect tax returns, while driving process improvements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive audit ready files, including audit roadmap and strategy.
• Mange all federal or provincial audits, including gathering information, addressing incoming correspondence and drafting responses to the relevant taxing authority.
• Support the International Tax Lead (based in Brisbane, Australia) to manage the Canadian transfer pricing requirements, including periodic true-up analysis and documentation requirements
• Research and draft memoranda on tax technical issues, assist with planning projects and business partnering, as needed
• Identification and implementation of potential tax opportunities (eg. Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentives)
• Identification of tax issues or changes in legislation affecting Canadian entities.
• Assist with employment taxes (e.g. payroll, pension plan, share plan reporting, advising on expatriate or inpatriate tax issues)
• Train finance staff in relation to tax matters as required
Experience & Qualifications
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Required:
- Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years managing the tax life cycle.
- Big Four accounting firm experience required.
Nice to Have:
- CPA/Masters of Tax degree preferred.
- Prior experience with complex GST compliance and audit environments preferred.
- Data analytics experience
- Strong technology skills including - Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, Power BI
- Intermediate / advanced knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax RS and OneSource Tax Provision.
Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:
FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.
- Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
- Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
- Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
- Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
- Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
- A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
- We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
- Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED® Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.
Benefits Include:
- Generous paid time off policy
- Travel perks/discounts
- Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
- National/International Award Nights and Conferences
- Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
- Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP/RPP with matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
- Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
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Location – Toronto, Canada
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.
Have questions about this opportunity? Reach out to our recruitment team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $100,000 - $130,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Before applying to any internal position you must have been with the company or your current role for a minimum of 6 - 12 months and notify your leader prior to applying.
Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca
🏆 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
🌟 GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
🌍 Seramount, FCTG Mexico : Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
🏅 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)
