Senior Manager, Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee corporate and income tax compliance and provisions, which include federal, state, and local filings, quarterly estimates, and coordination of the annual return in collaboration with external advisors.

• Administer sales and indirect tax across all operating jurisdictions, encompassing nexus determination, registration, filing, and audit response.

• Identify, select, and implement a tax engine if necessary, integrating it with the ERP (Rillet) and internal systems to automate tax calculations on a large scale.

• Handle Canadian tax responsibilities and communications with the Canada Revenue Agency, addressing GST/HST, provincial sales taxes, SRED, and cross-border issues linked to the EOR model.

• Investigate technical tax positions and convert findings into documented, defensible filing positions and internal policies.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to design the tax structure of customer invoices, ensuring accurate taxes are assessed, displayed, and remitted.

• Counsel leadership on tax planning, exposure, and prudent positions as the business expands into new jurisdictions and launches new products.

• Cultivate relationships with third-party tax advisors, auditors, and taxing authorities, guiding external work while retaining in-house oversight wherever feasible.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or finance.

• A minimum of six years of progressive tax experience, covering corporate/income tax and sales/indirect tax.

• Experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big Four or regional firm, before transitioning to an in-house role.

• Practical experience in implementing or managing a tax engine and integrating it with an ERP system.

• Familiarity with ASC 740 tax provisions and the corporate compliance cycle.

• International or foreign tax experience, ideally including Canadian tax, GST/HST, provincial sales tax, and direct dealings with the Canada Revenue Agency.

• Proficient in tax research platforms such as Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, or CCH.

• Capability to independently research tax law and develop documented, defensible filing positions.

• Strong organizational skills and self-sufficiency to manage a complete tax function as a solo practitioner.

• Proven experience advising Finance and Product partners and influencing decisions with clear, practical guidance.

• A Master of Science in Taxation or an equivalent graduate tax focus is an advantage.

• CPA or CPA, Ontario / equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada and the USA.

• Health and Dental benefits.

• Up to $1,500 USD / $2,025 CAD for IT setup at home.

• Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K.

• Opportunities for Learning and Development.

• Up to $50 USD / $67.50 CAD towards Internet/Cell phone service.

• Competitive salary.

• An inclusive, safe workplace free from harassment and discrimination.