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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

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 M&A teams, making recommendations on potential transactions, helping with post-acquisition integration activities and corporate structure considerations.
Provide the company's FP&A 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!

Be a changemaker

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…

Fuel your growth. Find your people.

At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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