Tax Accountant Team Lead

at  LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IN QUEBEC

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

ABOUT US

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada’s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This requisition is for a Tax Accountant Team Lead position within Lockheed Martin Canada’s Enterprise Operations Business Area. The position will be part of the Global Accounting organization supporting tax compliance for Lockheed Martin Canada. Responsibilities consistently require an attention to detail, technical analysis, communication, and a level of independent organization and prioritization of responsibilities is expected. The responsibilities of this position may include:

• Performs tasks related to tax compliance, such as returns, extensions, forecasts, reconciliations, and tax provisions for business units including the preparation and oversight of estimated payments
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with federal and local government customers to ensure all applicable deadlines are met and any tax requirement changes are communicated and implemented promptly
• Performs tasks specific to International (in-country) tax accounting compliance including both direct and indirect tax requirements
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions.
• Maintains a strong relationship with internal business partners and external service providers, and interfaces with then often to ensure clear and timely communication of all tax related activity
• Supports internal and external audits

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Advanced knowledge of compliancy with application of Canada Tax laws and policies
• At least 10 years of public accounting firm or large company tax department experience, considered an expert, authority in discipline
• Active CPA, equivalent designation or Masters Degree in Accounting, or Tax
• Strong accounting, taxation and analytical skills including solid foundation in internal controls and auditing functions
• Demonstrated ability to oversee financial processes and complete financial and taxation requirements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and taxation regulations
• Motivated self-starter with ability to research and resolve complex issues and to manage projects in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and leverage new technologies to better position the organization for the future
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous learning attitude and willingness to teach others

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Demonstrated ability leading teams and projects
• Knowledge and experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (due diligence & modeling) and Joint Venture activity
• Effective executive presence, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge and experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (due diligence & modeling) and Joint Venture activity
• Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource, Oracle and Corptax