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.

At Suncor, our Tax team plays a critical role in supporting business performance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. As a senior tax leader, you will provide strategic direction across tax compliance, reporting, governance, and risk management while leading a team of highly skilled tax professionals. This is an opportunity to influence key business decisions, shape tax strategy, and represent Suncor with external stakeholders, industry associations, and government bodies. If you're a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for developing people, we'd love to hear from you.

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

• 10 -15+ years of progressive experience in corporate taxation, including leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation required, with completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program
• Deep knowledge of Canadian Income Tax legislation, tax compliance, and tax reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of IAS 12 and income tax accounting principles; exposure to U.S. and international taxation is considered an asset
• Experience with tax technology solutions and tax compliance software such as TaxPrep or equivalent systems
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through strategic thinking, risk management, sound judgment, and strong stakeholder relationship skills

I have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations
• Lead the calculation and reporting of tax provisions, current taxes, and other tax-related components for financial reporting and public disclosures
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, including correspondence with the CRA, audits, and resolution of tax matters
• Partner with Finance and other business functions to support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements related to taxation
• Drive the implementation and optimization of tax technology solutions, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and execute tax risk management and governance strategies to protect the organization and ensure compliance
• Provide strategic tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, and emerging tax legislation to support organizational objectives
• Represent the company externally through industry associations, professional tax forums, and government consultation or advocacy initiatives

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
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on 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.