Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

FinanceWe’re currently looking for a Tax Manager of Canadian Operations to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario.

This role will lead internal and external resources to ensure the timely and accurate completion of Canadian income and operating tax filings and tax payments properly reflecting the positions taken by the company while mitigating risks through appropriate documentation and disclosure. This individual will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of information in support of tax planning, audit, and accounting activities. They will develop and refine the strategy for Canadian tax operations including continuous improvement, relationship management, and the integration with other Tax COEs, Finance, and business processes.

*** This individual will need to be located near/in Mississauga, Ontario @ Bridgestone Canada. This will be a HYBRID schedule in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.***

• Develop annual resource plan and budget aligned with overall Tax Department priorities including co source partners.

• Manage the preparation, filing and review of Canadian income and operating (indirect) tax returns consistent with resource plans and budget including managing all co source partners.

• Monitor Canadian tax legislation/changes and provide advice on impact to the business, including making appropriate changes to tax systems and positions taken on tax returns.

• Prepare/Review Canadian Tax account reconciliations and tax provision.

• Develop and recommend plans to reduce risk (support Risk Assessment Matrix) and the overall tax burden, optimize cash flow, and reduce effective tax rate.

• Manage all aspects of audits by outside Canadian tax authorities ensuring timely responses and mitigating assessments.

• BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar

• 6+ years’ experience in a large multinational corporation or public accounting firm

• 1 year of experience leading a team

• CPA, CMI, CAE or international equivalent is REQUIRED

• MST or MBA a plus

Bridgestone Canada Inc. and its various divisions are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity of access to employment opportunities and related services as do all prospective teammates.

Applicants selected for the job selection process may, upon request, have access in relation to materials and processes that will be used for applicant selection and that consider their accessibility needs due to disability.

In addition, we encourage women, Aboriginal people, and visible minorities to apply for employment.

We thank all interested applicants, however only candidates that meet the essential requirements will be contacted for an interview.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.