Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive indirect tax compliance for GST/HST, QST, and PST in relevant jurisdictions.

• Assist in month-end and quarter-end closing processes, which include tax accruals, account reconciliations, forecasts, and variance analyses.

• Handle multi-jurisdictional tax registrations and monitor nexus.

• Foster relationships with external tax authorities and prepare responses for audits and communications with the CRA and provincial agencies.

• Keep track of developments in indirect tax legislation and regulations, evaluating their impact on the organization.

• Enhance and maintain internal controls, tax policies, and compliance procedures.

• Collaborate with Finance and technology teams on tax coding, process enhancements, systems improvements, and AI automation projects.

• Identify and seek opportunities for ITC and ITR recoveries.

• Perform risk assessments to pinpoint and address material exposures.

• Provide indirect tax research and advisory guidance for new business ventures, product launches, and corporate transactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA designation is mandatory.

• Completion of the CPA In-Depth GST/HST Program or equivalent indirect tax training is preferred.

• 5–7 years of experience in indirect tax is required.

• Preference for candidates with exposure to both public accounting and public company industry settings.

• Strong technical expertise in Canadian indirect tax regimes, including GST/HST, QST, PST, and RST.

• Practical experience with financial institution (FI) and Selected Listed Financial Institution (SLFI) indirect tax regulations, including the Special Attribution Method (SAM), is essential.

• Comprehensive understanding of cross-border and imported supply regulations.

• Exceptional tax technical and research capabilities.

• Proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and AI technology, such as Netsuite and Claude.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Detail-oriented with effective communication skills.

• Knowledge of corporate income tax is an asset.

• Must possess legal eligibility to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.

• Long-term group savings plan with employer matching through Wealthsimple for Business.

• 20 vacation days.

• 4 wellness days.

• Unlimited sick and mental health days each year (subject to role exclusions).

• Opportunity to work outside Canada for up to 90 days annually (subject to role exclusions).

• Participation in employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

• Equity compensation for permanent employees.

• Hybrid collaboration model across North America.