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Position Title: Senior Manager, SALT
Department: Corporate
Reports To: Senior Director, Tax

ATS CORPORATION | OVERVIEW

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, SALT is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of U.S. state and local tax and strategy for the organization across multiple jurisdictions in the United States. This role involves overseeing the preparation and filing of various state and local tax returns, handling audits, conducting tax research, and providing strategic tax planning and advisory services. The Senior Manager, SALT will work closely with internal teams and external advisors.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing advice and guidance on state and local tax matters to internal stakeholders, including, but not limited to, business divisions, finance, treasury and legal teams.
• Oversee and manage the preparation, review, and filing of state and local corporate income and franchise tax returns as well as assisting quarterly and annual US corporate tax provisions.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision (current and deferred) for the relevant legal US and foreign entities in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation and regulations in various jurisdictions, assessing their impact on the company and ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes. 
• Conduct and manage income and indirect tax audits and notices, including preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities to address complex tax issues and ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements. 
• Plan and execute tax projects requiring a wide scope of expertise, including due diligence projects
• Manage and oversee the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax returns as well as real estate and tangible personal property tax returns for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state and local tax laws
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of state and local taxes monthly, quarterly or annually
• Research state and local tax issues including nexus determinations
• Respond to inquiries and provide support for customer-related state tax issues, including exemption certificates and taxability questions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A university degree in finance or accounting and/or a professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CMA, US CPA) is preferred. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in corporate tax, preferably in a publicly traded corporation
• Previous experience in public accounting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting, with specific expertise in income and sales and use tax across multiple states 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining compliance with tax laws and regulation

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At ATS, it starts with our People!

We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.

Why Join ATS? 

• Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions 
• Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement 
• Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
• Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way 
• Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
• Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable) 

And much more!

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
ATS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ATS Corporation's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
ATS Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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