Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to apply your innovated thinking to solve and make recommendations to complex tax issues? If so, this job is for you! This senior advisor will be regularly exposed to senior operational and corporate management and be able to present and execute on recommendations.

Do you possess a strong understanding of US sales, use and fuel tax laws at the Federal and State levels? Do you also possess a strong understanding of Canadian sales tax and volumetric taxes? Do have experience with sales and fuel tax system engines?

Suncor’s trading business is growing and with that comes new challenging tax opportunities. We are seeking a trusted business advisor to provide timely, effective and pragmatic indirect tax advice pertaining to Suncor’s supply, trading, optimization and marketing activities. Your technical knowledge of commodity taxes applicable to the physical trading of crude and refined products will be critical to achieve the growth and goals of Suncor’s trading business.

This posting may be used to identify candidates for other positions within the indirect tax team that will support Suncor’s supply, trading, optimization and trading activities.

Minimum Requirements:

A relevant business degree and/or a professional accreditation such as a CPA or LLB (Bachelor of Laws). Candidates with a combination of relevant education and relevant work experience may also be considered.At least five years of relevant experience in the indirect tax department of a large corporation with U.S. and Canadian operations, a major accounting firm or law firm.Hands on indirect tax experience (U.S. and Canadian) particularly in compliance, technical advisory and audit controversy.Ability to think strategically, attuned to market, economic and business trends; with a balanced perspective of stakeholders and formulating balanced, risk-conscious decisions.An ability to learn different types of indirect taxes and tax laws of different jurisdictions applicable to commodity trading as well as a good understanding of systems and software for the appropriate implementation of strategies.Experience with tax engine software including Avalara and One Source.SAP systems experience from an indirect tax compliance perspective.

Responsibilities:

Act as technical resource regarding indirect taxes with a focus on fuel tax and sales taxes, including both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.   Interact extensively with Suncor’s trading business as a member of Suncor’s commodity tax team.Collaborate with the functions supporting the Supply, Trading and Optimization (ST&O) organization to understand the broader impacts of transaction structuring within and outside of Finance.Keep abreast of new tax legislation, administrative positions, case law, etc. that will impact Suncor and advise in the development of Suncor’s position as it relates to trading activities and collaborate with the broader commodity tax team to support the commodity tax compliance function.Provide audit controversy support as required.Provide indirect tax compliance support as required with a focus on ST&O business initiatives.Provide indirect tax project support and leadership for indirect tax group and ST&O business initiatives.  Provide non-supervisory leadership as a technical advisor when required.

Location and other Key Details:

This is an office-based role. 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, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needsOur business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?
 

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.  Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.