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Senior Manager, Tax

Lightspeed CommerceLightspeed Commerce·E-commerce / Retail Technology

Compensation

$114,000 - $135,000/year

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54 days

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About the role

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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 oppor

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Aplyr's read

Lightspeed Commerce empowers retailers with cloud-based tools for seamless sales and inventory management, attracting tech-savvy professionals passionate about retail innovation.

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What's promising

  • Lightspeed Commerce offers a comprehensive platform integrating POS, e-commerce, and inventory management for retailers.
  • The company has a strong focus on innovation, hiring roles like AI Marketing Technologist and Analytics Engineer.
  • Recent expansions in European markets highlight Lightspeed's commitment to global growth.

What to watch

  • The competitive landscape in retail technology poses challenges for differentiation and market share.
  • Frequent executive roles suggest potential instability or restructuring at senior levels.
  • Limited public information about employee satisfaction and company culture.

Why Lightspeed Commerce

  • Lightspeed's platform uniquely integrates multiple retail functions into a single cloud-based solution.
  • The company emphasizes multilingual support, hiring roles like Flemish and Dutch-speaking consultants.
  • Lightspeed's focus on both hospitality and retail sectors broadens its market reach.

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About Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce is a cloud-based commerce platform that provides businesses with tools for point of sale, e-commerce, and inventory management.

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