Tax Manager

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for a talented tech savvy Tax Manager to join our growing Global Tax Team!  In this role, you'll work under the leadership of the Senior Tax Manager, focusing primarily on Canadian tax matters such as accounting, compliance, audits, and various special projects. This position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with various departments including Engineering, Business Operations, Regulatory Compliance, and Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage audits by gathering transaction details, preparing workpapers, and developing arguments for submission to the tax authorities
• Review and analyze data from various systems for compliance reporting and reverse indirect tax audits
• Work with external vendors to facilitate the preparation of the recurring compliance obligations.
• Review and approve compliance reporting and payments
• Review journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations specific to tax and fees within scope of work
• Assist with the design, improvement, and implementation of process and/or solution capabilities that support indirect tax determination, reporting, and compliance
• Assist with preparing cash tax forecasts
• Exemption certificate management
• Ensuring SOX compliance, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Perform tax research as necessary to complete assigned tasks/projects
• Monitor changes in Canadian tax laws and ensure impact is properly considered and any necessary operational changes are implemented
• Maintain close partnership with cross-functional teams in support of key compliance and filing processes during monthly, quarterly, and year end cycles
• Train and develop junior team members
• Perform ad hoc projects

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field with  6+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department of a multinational company
• Bilingual French/English preferred
• Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or JD preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of laws governing Goods and Services Taxes, sales taxes, cross border tax, personal property tax, business licenses/gross receipts tax, and related reporting to tax authorities within Canada and beyond
• Exceptional project management skills are required, with proactive process improvement experience. Able to prioritize workload in order to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable with virtual communications and working with geographically disparate groups
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Accounting system experience (Oracle preferred)
• Tax engine experience (Vertex, Onesource, Avalara or similar)
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Savant, Alteryx, Python, or SQL programming experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits

 

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $108,000-$135,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.