Corporate Tax Director

About the role

The Corporate Tax Director is responsible for the overall tax strategy of the organization and its Canadian, U.S. and international subsidiaries. As the lead tax expert, the person ensures tax compliance, optimizes the group's tax structure, manages tax risks and acts as a strategic business partner to senior leadership on acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and expansion projects. The role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller and supervises two Senior Corporate Tax Advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Tax leadership and strategy: develop and implement the group's tax strategy, advise senior management, monitor tax developments and identify tax optimization opportunities.
• Tax compliance: oversee Canadian and U.S. tax returns, international filings, income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and international reporting obligations, as well as tax installments, elections and disclosures.
• Tax accounting: oversee current and deferred tax provisions under IFRS, ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements and coordinate external auditors' tax work.
• International taxation: oversee transfer pricing compliance, international structures, tax treaties, foreign affiliate rules and Pillar Two requirements, and coordinate tax activities across jurisdictions.
• Transactions and special projects: take part in acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations, and carry out or oversee tax due diligence and investment tax assessments.
• Tax risk management and tax authorities: lead tax audits, negotiate settlements, defend tax positions and maintain effective tax controls.
• Team leadership: lead and develop the tax team, align its priorities with business goals and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury and Human Resources.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation.
• Master's degree in Taxation or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate taxation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. taxation; international tax experience is an asset.
• Experience in tax accounting and transfer pricing.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required for positions in Quebec.

Required skills

• Canadian and U.S. taxation
• Tax accounting and transfer pricing
• IFRS tax provisions
• Leadership, communication and project management

What we offer

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
• Employee assistance program
• Career development opportunities
• Annual bonus
• Pension plan with company contributions