Senior Manager, Tax
LightspeedMontreal, Quebec, CanadaPosted 31 March 2026
Job Description
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We’re looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director, Tax, the ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses strong organizational skills, and is extremely detail-oriented. Our working environment is dynamic, and daily tasks include a variety of tax duties.
What you’ll be doing:
Manage the company's global tax function and provide hands-on leadership to the Tax team
Coordinate and oversee the company's global tax processes including all compliance filings, quarterly financial statement tax provision reporting, transfer pricing management and other international reporting requirements
Review and oversee global sales tax return filings, reconciliations and payments
Provide internal tax advisory guidance to various business units and functional areas across the organization
Manage tax audits and other correspondence with government authorities
Utilize our team of external tax advisor relationships efficiently and effectively
Work closely with the company's Legal and MA teams, making recommendations on potential transactions, helping with post-acquisition integration activities and corporate structure considerations.
Provide the company's FPA team with tax/government grant inputs for reporting, budgeting and forecasting purposes
Continually monitor, track and report on the existing and proposed tax legislations and related changes that could impact the company's operations
What you need to bring:
We're looking for a senior candidate who has experience with the following:
8-10 years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate tax
CPA designation
Strong knowledge of Canadian and US taxation
Experienced with international tax issues, transfer pricing and government grants
Strong people management skills including leading, performance management, mentoring, coaching and developing teams
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Adept at handling sensitive documents
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.
Even better if you have, but not necessary
Experience working in public companies, including IFRS and SOX control compliance
In-depth Tax course, Masters of Taxation or equivalent
Familiar with European and APAC taxes
Knowledge of the Pillar 2 framework
Proficiency in written and spoken French
Experience with systems such as NetSuite, TaxPrep, Salesforce and Avalara
We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!
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You’ll enjoy:
A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work (3 days a week in office)
A culture that celebrates performance
The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
Career-defining opportunities
Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Equity options, because this is your company too
Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
Enhanced parental leave to support growing families
Etc…
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