Senior Indirect Tax Manager - Canada
Responsibilities
About the Role
Senior Manager, Indirect Tax will serve as the lead indirect tax resource for the Company's Canadian operations. This is a highly hands-on role responsible for managing the full spectrum of Canadian indirect tax matters, with a particular focus on e-commerce, marketplace, and digital commerce business models. The role will oversee indirect tax compliance, advisory, planning, audit management, tax technology initiatives, and business support activities related to GST/HST, PST, and QST. The successful candidate will work closely with external advisors and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Product, Legal, Operations, and Technology to ensure compliant and scalable tax operations while supporting continued business growth. We recognize that marketplace facilitator expertise is a highly specialized area. Candidates with strong indirect tax and e-commerce experience are encouraged to apply, even if they have not worked directly with all marketplace facilitator regimes.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
- Lead and manage all Canadian indirect tax matters, including GST/HST, PST, and QST compliance, advisory, tax research, planning initiatives, audit support, and risk management activities.
- Serve as the Company's primary indirect tax subject matter expert for Canada, providing practical guidance to business stakeholders and supporting strategic business decisions.
- Own and oversee Canadian indirect tax compliance processes by coordinating with external service providers, reviewing tax filings and reporting deliverables, and managing communications with tax authorities.
- Assess and advise on indirect tax implications of e-commerce, marketplace, digital commerce, fulfillment, and cross-border business activities, including marketplace facilitator requirements and related tax obligations.
- Support new business initiatives, product launches, market expansion projects, and operational changes by identifying tax considerations, assessing risks, and providing practical implementation guidance.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax determination, reporting, and implementation of indirect tax requirements across business processes and systems.
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- Lead and manage indirect tax audits, government reviews, tax authority inquiries, and assessments, including coordinating responses, preparing supporting documentation, and managing external advisors.
- Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and tax technology solutions to support scalable and compliant growth.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant indirect tax experience for Senior Manager level.
- Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of indirect tax regimes, including GST/HST, PST, and QST.
- Direct experience navigating marketplace facilitator legislation and marketplace operator tax obligations.
- Proficiency or experience working with indirect tax engines and ERP solutions (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, ONESOURCE, SAP, Oracle).
- Proven ability to operate independently in a highly hands-on role, with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- CPA, CPA, MTax, JD, or an equivalent recognized professional tax/legal qualification.
- Solid working background within E-commerce, marketplace, digital commerce, Fintech, or large-scale platform-based business models.
- Prior experience in a major public accounting firm, specializing within an indirect tax advisory practice.
- Familiarity with U.S. sales tax compliance, nexus rules, and U.S. marketplace facilitator concepts.
- Experience participating in the implementation, optimization, or scaling of tax technology platforms (e.g., Shopify Tax, Vertex, Avalara).
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving technology environments and manage ambiguity effectively.
The Company is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used to screen, assess and/or select applicants for this position.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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