Senior Tax Accountant

• Work within the tax function to assist in Canadian income tax accounting and tax compliance including preparation of T106, T1134, FAPI and surplus account calculations
• Prepare annual Canadian tax provisions and ensure timely payments of taxes, as applicable
• Support the preparation and submission of R&D and E-business tax credit claims
• Coordinate month-end financial reporting procedures including reconciling tax accounts, preparing internal control documentation, and some filing obligations
• Prepare responses to audit and notice requests from tax authorities
• Help with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
• Provide cash tax estimates and effective tax rate forecasts to the Financial Planning & Analysis group for budgeting and forecasting purposes
• Support the preparation of Canadian sales tax returns and assist with internal sales tax inquiries as needed
• Accountable for preparation of the transfer pricing file and coordinate preparation of transfer pricing agreements with the legal team
• Prepare Pillar Two effective tax rate computations and compliance readiness
• Lead the compilation and submission of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) for global tax transparency and compliance
• Research tax issues and recommend alternative tax treatments to reduce the company's tax burden and risks
• Assist the Tax Director in special projects, as required

• 3-5 years of experience of accounting and industry tax experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge with Canadian taxes
• Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, Pillar 1 & 2 and OECD guidelines
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• 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
• Willingness to learn different tax concepts
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

• Fluency in French
• Familiar with TaxPrep
• Experience with NetSuite
• Transfer pricing, M&A, equity compensation experience
• Experience working in public or other SaaS/technology companies
• CPA designation in progress

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer day

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