Senior Tax & Accounting Analyst

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: <br /><p>Do you want the opportunity to grow with us in a dynamic, global environment?</p><p><br /></p><p>Tornatech is seeking a Senior Tax & Accounting Analyst who will play a critical role in managing our global tax compliance while also contributing to accounting and financial reporting.</p><p><br /></p><p>This hybrid position is ideal for a professional who enjoys both tax compliance and accounting, with approximately70% of the time dedicated to tax responsibilities and 30% to accounting and month-end support.</p><p><br><br></p><p>Working Conditions</p><p><br><br></p><ul><li>Flexible work schedule (day shift).</li><li>Hybrid telework environment (most of the team works remotely).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (group insurance, retirement plan, personal leave, paid holiday shutdown).</li><li>Modern, bright plant (opened in 2018).</li><li>Active social committee and workplace perks (BBQs, events, contests, and more).</li></ul><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br><br></p><p>Tax Compliance & Planning (70%)</p><p><br><br></p><ul><li>Act as the corporate reference for sales and use tax compliance across all jurisdictions where the corporation operates (Canada, USA, Belgium, UAE, Singapore).</li><li>Develop and manage processes to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions, with deeper expertise in Canadian and U.S. regulations.</li><li>Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings (GST/HST, U.S. sales tax, VAT), including payments and supporting documentation.</li><li>Maintain proper registration in jurisdictions where applicable and ensure resale certificates are up to date.</li><li>Conduct annual reviews of tax compliance requirements with external consultants and present findings to the Corporate Controller and CFO.</li><li>Monitor evolving sales tax thresholds and regulations, and update processes to ensure compliance.</li><li>Assess global tax compliance risks, recommend improvements to internal procedures, and support audit and financial reporting teams with tax-related disclosures.</li><li>Oversee intercompany charges, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations and agreements.</li><li>Coordinate with external advisors for annual transfer pricing reports and ensure compliance with international standards.</li><li>Collaborate with IT/ERP and accounting teams to ensure system data integrity and support automation of tax processes.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Accounting & Financial Reporting (30%)</p><p><br><br></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of financial statements (consolidated and standalone).</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Provide support in the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.</li><li>Assist in developing reports for management and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.</li><li>Participate in projects such as ERP implementations and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Qualifications</p><p><br><br></p><ul><li>CPA designation (Canada, U.S., or equivalent) strongly preferred.</li><li>56 years of progressive hands-on experience in tax and accounting, with a specialization in indirect taxes.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax, including multi-state filings.</li><li>Exposure to international tax compliance (Belgium, UAE, Singapore) and transfer pricing is an asset.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.</li><li>Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Skills</p><p><br><br></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and technical knowledge of tax and accounting principles.</li><li>Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.</li><li>Comfortable explaining complex tax concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with indirect tax automation tools (Avalara or similar) considered an asset.</li></ul></p></p>