Director, Corporate Tax

Director, Corporate Tax
Bedford, NS
Reference # HL-SGL-9604

The Shaw Group is one of Atlantic Canada's most established and diversified family-owned companies, with operations spanning real estate development, construction, manufacturing, and property ownership. With decades of growth and a reputation for building communities across the region, Shaw operates a complex, multi-entity corporate structure and is committed to excellence in both business performance and governance.

We are pleased to be partnered with The Shaw Group in the search for a Director, Corporate Tax to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is Shaw's primary in-house tax role - a senior, hands-on position for a technically strong corporate tax professional who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment. The Director will serve as the company's internal tax authority, leading compliance, planning, and audit management across Shaw's divisions and affiliated entities, with a particular focus on real estate and corporate structures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as The Shaw Group's in-house corporate tax specialist, with deep focus on real estate development, construction, manufacturing, partnerships, and related entities
• Provide expert tax guidance to senior management and operating divisions on complex tax matters, planning opportunities, and compliance requirements
• Lead strategic tax planning initiatives across Shaw divisions, related entities, and consolidated structures
• Advise on tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, partnerships, joint ventures, and intercompany transactions
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance across multiple entities, including preparation, review, and filing of T2 corporate tax returns
• Manage tax instalments, elections, assessments, reassessments, and all related filings
• Oversee HST self-assessments, monthly filings, and related CRA reviews and audits in collaboration with divisional accounting teams
• Serve as the primary company contact for CRA audits, reviews, information requests, and objections
• Act as the main tax liaison with external auditors on provisions, disclosures, and supporting documentation
• Develop and maintain tax processes, controls, compliance calendars, and governance protocols across the organization
• Build strong relationships across internal departments, external advisors, CRA, and industry peer tax specialists
• Support divisional GMs and Controllers with ad hoc financial analytics on an occasional basis

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

• A CPA designation and completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program
• 5-10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant real estate industry exposure
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing T2 corporate tax returns and managing CRA audits and correspondence
• Experience with tax planning across multi-entity structures, including tax loss planning, debt loops, and corporate reorganizations
• Familiarity with partnerships, joint ventures, intercompany transactions, and consolidation
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax, compliance requirements, and relevant legislation
• Experience working with external auditors and advisors on tax-related matters
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion
• Experience in a lead in-house tax role or as a senior tax advisor supporting a complex corporate group is strongly preferred

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, standalone tax leadership role with one of Atlantic Canada's most respected private companies - with meaningful scope, executive visibility, and a long-term platform for impact. Connect with us for a confidential, discreet conversation.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online at: https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17781595071940000008hgm

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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