Senior Manager

Hiring Salary Range : ,00 - ,00

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us.

Main Responsibilities
Tax Portfolio Management

Oversee management of the tax portfolio (e.g., Income Tax, Cash and Tax Expense, Deferred Income Taxes, Sales and Use Tax, Withholding Taxes)

Handle the United States (U.S.) income and indirect tax audits

Manage the current year forecast of U.S. Cash Taxes and ETR

Analyze tax provision (current and deferred) true-ups and explain variances

Compliance and Risk Management

Coordinate the overall U.S. Income Tax compliance (e.g., Filing of Tax Returns) and Accounting for Income Taxes

Ascertain U.S. tax risk and maintain adequate U.S. tax reserves

Manage the quarterly UTP

Ensure overall Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance regarding U.S. income taxes

Assist in settling audits within tax reserves and completing indirect tax audits

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Review MD&A and quarterly results as requested

Ensure DIT true ups are minimized

Ensure no material misstatements occur in the Financial Statements

Oversee timely preparation of the U.S. tax forecast for the 5 Year Plan

Tax Planning and Strategy

Review and analyze changes in tax laws, including impacts to ETR and cash taxes

Support M&A activity and lead the tax integration section

Oversee indirect tax projects and assist on Transfer Pricing projects from a U.S. tax perspective

Assist on larger special projects such as M&A and act as tax lead on smaller ones

Supervise experienced professionals (e.g., Income, Indirect Tax)

Provide leadership to team members with clear and expected deliverables

Coordinate cross-functional work and collaboration between departments

Leverage technology to improve processes and information quality

Engage and challenge colleagues on projects and act as a mentor in the Tax department

Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid working policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience

Accounting

Minimum 10 years in a Big 4 accounting firm with large corporate industry experience

o Experience dealing with complex tax issues and transactions

o Experience in tax accounting and understanding timing differences and completing quarterly tax provision deliverables in a timely manner

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Master's Degree in Taxation or equivalent

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Collaborates with others and shares information

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Applies critical thinking

Identifies potential safety and security risks

Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Considers environmental impacts in every action and decisions

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of research tools

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Knowledge of Federal and State Corporate Income Taxes and Indirect Taxes

Knowledge of International Taxation and relevant Tax Treaties

Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Income Taxes and SOX standards

Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.