About the Company
Our client is a leading software company. They are looking for a Tax Manager who will be responsible for supporting an acquisitive multinational group. You will work closely with finance teams across multiple jurisdictions, manage external advisors, and gain hands-on involvement in live transactions.
This role suits someone who possesses meticulous attention to detail, thrives on delivering results, excels at recommending solutions to complex tax challenges, and is comfortable working flexible hours within a dynamic, high-growth environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, self-starting attitude are essential. Your exceptional organizational skills ensure nothing is overlooked. As a collaborative team player, you work seamlessly with others but can also drive projects to completion independently when necessary.
This role provides exposure to cross-border M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration, making it an ideal platform for a CPA who wants to develop beyond purely domestic work.
Why Work Here-
Fantastic role with a rapidly growing portfolio
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One of the fastest growing best performing companies on the TSX over the last 10+ years.
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Work for a great boss who is an excellent mentor. Lots of tax support internally. Large team of 7 or 8 people to work closely with.
About the Opportunity-
Oversee the consolidated tax provision process for the quarterly and annual financial reporting and related tax disclosures in accordance with IFRS – IAS 12.
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Prepare Canadian corporate tax filings including T2, T106, T1134.
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Prepare US Federal tax returns and supporting workpapers.
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Co-ordinate with our global finance teams to ensure international tax filings are accurately completed and timely filed.
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Conduct tax due diligence as part of the M&A transaction process including identifying risks, mitigating factors, and providing overall tax structuring advice.
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Assist in tax research for complex tax issues and planning assignments incorporating tax laws of multiple North American and foreign jurisdictions.
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Interface with tax authorities, including assisting in the coordination of tax audits and preparation of responses.
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Coordinate complex tax issues and prepare memos to support restructuring, technical issues, and/or filing positions.
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Participate in the integration of new acquisitions, including roll out of tax compliance processes, corporate financial systems, reporting requirements, and governance standards.
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Keep current with the latest tax developments and issues that impact the organization such as analyzing new or changed tax legislation, court decisions, rulings, etc.
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Manage ad-hoc day-to-day issues as escalated by the group finance teams.
About You-
Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
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Post-secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance
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Minimum 4+ years of progressive tax experience, with a strong foundation in Canadian corporate income tax, ideally combining public accounting and industry.
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Experience in the preparation and review of quarterly tax provisions under IFRS.
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Experience in the preparation and review of complex Canadian tax returns.
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US tax experience is not required — a willingness to learn is what matters.
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Familiar with preparing basis and surplus calculations.
Salary Range
$100,000 - $120,000/year
How to Apply
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
