Tax Analyst - Business Incentive

TAX ANALYST – BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Full-Time, Onsite

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Tax Analyst – Business Incentives will be the primary technical resource for company-wide business incentives. In addition, they will have various tax reporting requirements, including Gross Receipts, Indirect, and Excise Tax returns. The Tax Analyst will be primarily responsible for investigating, understanding, pursuing, and administering any credit or business incentives that may be available to the Company. This position will take the lead in researching, pursuing, and administering credit and incentive programs that may be made available by various levels of government. In addition, the Analyst will oversee quarterly reporting on all Direct and Indirect Tax audits across the Tax function.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Following internal approval of a Business Incentive, drive the completion and submission of Business Incentive applications and represent NFI’s interests at hearings and council meetings.
• Monitor the legislative landscape for new and evolving credits and incentive programs applicable to the Company’s operations, and present key findings and recommendations to Senior Management on a quarterly basis.
• Provide both oral and written analysis, including recommendations, in pursuit of various Business Incentives or tax credits.
• Communicate the status of all Direct and Indirect Tax audits across the Company, working closely with the Canadian, UK, and U.S. Tax Managers.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (Facilities) in pursuing available incentives when considering business expansion plans (e.g., property tax abatements, use tax abatements, utility incentives, wage reduction credits, etc.).
• Oversee the monetization of various Business Incentives (BIs), comparing actual results to submitted applications and approved proposals to ensure the Company receives the benefits for which it qualifies.
• Prepare and file Federal Excise Tax returns and complete other additional tax filings as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 2–4 years of experience with demonstrated progression of responsibilities in a corporate tax or finance environment, public accounting firm, or other related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in Indirect Tax, with a strong understanding of U.S. tax determination rules.
• Demonstrated capability in project and program management, including drafting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Up to 10% travel; must be eligible to travel to Canada or the U.S

Benefits

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Registered pension plan with generous company match.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s top 25 employers.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market-leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. NFI Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.