Senior Manager, Tax

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Tax, the ideal candidate is self‑motivated, possesses strong organizational skills, and is extremely detail‑oriented. The role involves a variety of tax duties within a dynamic working environment.

• Manage the company's global tax function and provide hands‑on leadership to the Tax team
• Coordinate and oversee the company's global tax processes including all compliance filings, quarterly financial statement tax provision reporting, transfer pricing management and other international reporting requirements
• Review and oversee global sales tax return filings, reconciliations and payments
• Provide internal tax advisory guidance to various business units and functional areas across the organization
• Manage tax audits and other correspondence with government authorities
• Utilize our team of external tax advisor relationships efficiently and effectively
• Work closely with the company's Legal and M&A teams, making recommendations on potential transactions, helping with post‑acquisition integration activities and corporate structure considerations
• Provide the company's FP&A team with tax/government grant inputs for reporting, budgeting and forecasting purposes
• Continually monitor, track and report on the existing and proposed tax legislations and related changes that could impact the company's operations

• 8‑10 years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate tax
• CPA designation
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and US taxation
• Experience with international tax issues, transfer pricing and government grants
• Strong people‑management skills including leading, performance management, mentoring, coaching and developing teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Adept at handling sensitive documents
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English; fluency in English as a working language is required for this position

• Experience working in public companies, including IFRS and SOX control compliance
• In‑depth tax course, Masters of Taxation or equivalent
• Familiar with European and APAC taxes
• Knowledge of the Pillar 2 framework
• Proficiency in written and spoken French
• Experience with systems such as Net Suite, Tax Prep, Salesforce and Avalara

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work (3 days a week in office)
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career‑defining opportunities

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee‑led networks, social committees to sponsor sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Mac Book
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families
• Etc…

We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $115,000 to 135,000 CAD. The role is for Ontario.

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