Senior Tax Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid, 2 Days In-Office
Job Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 / Year
Senior Tax Manager

A high‑growth global technology company is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to report to the VP, Tax
. This role will help execute the organization’s global tax strategy, compliance, and financial reporting programs. It’s a hands‑on opportunity to build a world‑class in‑house tax function from the ground up, partnering closely with Finance, Product, R&D, and People teams.

• Manage the global tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely and accurate filings across Canada, USA, Europe, Australia, and LATAM, while overseeing external preparers and advisors.
• Coordinate responses to tax audits and authority inquiries, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Manage nexus considerations, track exposures from employee mobility and new operating entities, and implement controls to mitigate permanent establishment risk.
• Monitor and interpret new international tax legislation (e.g., Pillar 2 global minimum tax, EIFEL interest limitation rules) and build documentation/reporting infrastructure to comply.
• Maintain the enterprise tax risk register and proactively identify emerging exposures.
• Prepare the global income tax provision (ASC 740) in accordance with US GAAP.
• Design, implement, and maintain tax documentation and internal controls aligned with SOX‑like standards.
• Prepare materials supporting updates and risk assessments for executive‑level reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior tax team members as the function scales.
• Support ad‑hoc tax and finance projects as required.
• Support the design and maintenance of a globally optimized tax structure — including transfer pricing documentation and IP planning — to sustainably manage the company’s effective tax rate.
• Partner with Product, R&D, and Sales & Marketing teams on tax implications of new products and market expansion.
• Assist in managing the global R&D tax credit program, working with R&D and People teams to track eligible activities and personnel across jurisdictions.
• Support tax due diligence and integration work streams for acquired companies.

• CPA, CA (or equivalent) designation with 8+ years of progressive tax experience
  , ideally spanning public accounting and an in‑house role at a multinational or technology company.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740), transfer pricing, and cross‑border compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with corporate income tax and indirect tax (Sales/Use, VAT/GST) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or high‑growth environments is preferred.
• A collaborative, business‑partner mindset — able to translate tax technical detail for Product, R&D, and People stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and comfort operating autonomously in a fast‑scaling environment.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools (e.g., research automation, provisioning working papers, compliance workflows) and interest in modernizing the tax function.