BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.
BE Power Equipment is proud to be recognized as a Gold recipient for the sixth year as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This prestigious recognition is a testament to BE’s strong leadership and our commitment on creating an inclusive workplace to achieve our shared goals.
Reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for all financial reporting, compliance, tax planning support, and tax filings for the family’s trusts and holding companies within a multi‑entity group structure. The operating companies maintain their own finance and management teams; therefore, this role does not oversee operating‑company accounting or financial operations.
The Tax & Financial Reporting Manager ensures timely and accurate reporting to the family ownership group, external advisors, and regulatory bodies. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong governance, transparency, and tax efficiency across the family’s asset‑holding structure.
Requirements
Financial Reporting – Trusts & Holding Companies
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for individual trusts, master trusts, holding companies, and other non‑operating entities.
- Consolidate data across the ownership structure as required for family reporting or regulatory needs.
- Maintain general ledgers, reconciliations, and year‑end working papers for all non‑operating entities.
- Coordinate annual financial statement reviews or audits with external accounting firms.
- Monitor intercompany balances, distributions, dividends, and capital transactions.
Tax Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare or coordinate preparation of:
- T3 Trust Returns
- T2 Corporate Tax Returns for holding companies
- NR4, T5, T5013 slips as applicable
- Ensure compliance with all CRA reporting requirements for trust arrangements, beneficial ownership rules, and inter‑entity transfers.
- Support the family’s tax advisors in planning activities, including estate planning, trust reorganizations, and freeze transactions.
- Maintain documentation and tracking for attribution rules, trust deed requirements, and distribution policies.
Governance & Controls
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and documentation for the family office environment.
- Ensure trust and corporate compliance filings are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain meticulous records for trust indentures, amendments, trustee decisions, and distribution schedules.
Coordination With External Partners
- Act as the primary internal liaison for external tax advisors, legal counsel, and financial institutions.
- Provide timely information for tax planning, legal structuring, and wealth management initiatives.
- Support the CFO and family leadership with ad‑hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling.
Internal Stakeholder Support
- Prepare summaries and presentations for family owners outlining trust distributions, financial results, and tax implications.
- Assist with succession planning and multi‑generational ownership transitions by providing accurate financial insights.
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation (CPA Canada)
- 3 - 5 years of experience in the tax department of a Canadian Big 7 accounting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, MNP, Grant Thornton).
- Strong technical knowledge in:
- Canadian corporate and trust taxation
- Private enterprise taxation (T2, T3, reorganizations, freeze transactions, attribution rules)
- ASPE financial reporting standards
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax‑compliance filings.
Preferred
- Experience working with family-owned enterprise structures involving multiple trusts and holding companies.
- Familiarity with intergenerational wealth planning tools (estate freezes, pipeline planning, etc.).
- Experience with family office software or multi‑entity accounting systems.
Key Skills & Attributes
- High technical competence in Canadian tax and accounting
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to navigate complex entity structures confidently
- Excellent communication skills, including translating technical matters for non‑technical stakeholders
- Discretion, confidentiality, and maturity in handling sensitive financial information
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a small‑team environment
Working Environment
This position sits within the family's internal finance/administration function (family office model). The focus is on non‑operating entities only, working closely with the CFO and external advisors while maintaining separation from the day‑to‑day operations of the active businesses.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
- Company RRSP matching plan
- Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid work arrangement
- Healthy work life balance
- Employee discount program
- Training and development opportunities
- Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
- Employee welcome package and other SWAG
- Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
- Team socials and engagement events in and outside of the office
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.
