Senior Tax Advisor

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking an experienced tax professional to lead corporate and partnership tax compliance and reporting across Canadian and international operations. This role offers the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, collaborate with Finance and external partners, and influence tax strategy while driving continuous improvement through technology and mentorship.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• University Degree, preferably Business, Finance or Accounting related and minimum 7-12 years' relevant experience

•  Has a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)

• Completion of Level 3 In-depth Tax Program

• Capability to navigate the provisions of the Canadian Income Tax Act and solid understanding of IAS 12 and other IFRS Measures

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Taxprep and partnership return software

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review corporate and partnership income tax returns, elections and other necessary filings for Canadian and International jurisdictions

• Prepare and review tax provisions and tax disclosures for external financial statements and partner reporting purposes as well as provide support and responses to Federal and provincial income tax audits

• Assist with tax research in determining appropriate tax filing positions

• Collaborate with the external reporting team in the preparation of quarterly financial statements and other public disclosures

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior member and participate in special projects

• Oversee and manage tax work with third party tax providers

• Interpret changes in tax legislation and IAS 12 that may impact Suncor’s group of entities and make recommendations

• Oversee and implement tax technology solutions and proactively seek out process improvement solutions

Location and other Key details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.

• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.