Catherine Uy
About Catherine Uy
Catherine Uy is a Canadian and US Tax Manager with extensive experience in tax management and compliance. She has worked for various prominent firms and currently oversees tax functions at UFA Co-operative Ltd in Calgary, Alberta.
Work at UFA
Catherine Uy has served as the Canadian and US Tax Manager at UFA Co-operative Ltd since 2012. In this role, she oversees the tax function for both Canadian and US tax matters, which includes managing income, commodity, and property taxes. She is responsible for all tax reporting and compliance for UFA and its subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, she advises senior management on significant tax issues that impact strategic decision-making. Catherine also acts as the direct liaison to government tax auditors, ensuring compliance and addressing tax-related inquiries.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Catherine Uy has extensive experience in tax management prior to her current role at UFA. She worked at KPMG as a Tax Manager in New York from 2001 to 2003. After that, she joined Crowe Mackay LLP as a Senior Tax Manager from 2003 to 2006 in Edmonton, Alberta. She continued her career at Deloitte, where she held the position of Senior Tax Manager from 2008 to 2011 in New York. Additionally, she worked at PwC as a Tax Manager from 2006 to 2008, also in New York. Her experience includes a role as a Commodity Tax Consultant at Deloitte from 1999 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Uy holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Accounting from the University of Santo Tomas. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from Golden Gate University, where she studied from 2009 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in accounting and tax principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Catherine's expertise encompasses both Canadian and US tax regulations, allowing her to effectively manage tax compliance and reporting for UFA.
Facilitation Experience
Catherine Uy served as a Facilitator for the Prep Tax Module at CPA Canada (Chartered Professional Accountants Canada) from 2015 to 2017 in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, she contributed to the education and training of future tax professionals, sharing her knowledge and expertise in tax matters. This experience highlights her commitment to the profession and her ability to communicate complex tax concepts effectively.
Career Timeline
Catherine Uy's career in tax management spans over two decades, with various roles in prominent firms. She began her career at Deloitte as a Commodity Tax Consultant from 1999 to 2000. Following this, she held positions at KPMG, Crowe Mackay LLP, and PwC, before returning to Deloitte as a Senior Tax Manager from 2008 to 2011. After a brief tenure at Intrawest as Corporate Tax Manager in 2011-2012, she joined UFA in 2012, where she has remained for over a decade.