Global Tax Manager: SR&ED & Audit Strategy Lead

Job type:; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Career development opportunities

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies, a Vancouver-based biotechnology leader, seeks a Tax Manager to drive international, Canadian, and US tax initiatives and to shape strategic planning. You will oversee audits, SR&ED processes, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.

The role requires a CPA/CA with 5–10 years of tax experience. STEMCELL offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-10 years of relevant experience and the professional designation of CPA or Chartered Accountant
• Completion of CPA In-Depth Taxation Course or LLM (Tax) considered an asset
• Ability to build positive relationships at all levels within the organization and communicate the benefit of tax initiatives
• Commitment to continuous growth and a strong willingness to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Manage dispute resolution including external and regulatory audits and examinations as required, determining strategy, ensuring efficiency, and developing high quality audit ready documentation
• Review International and Canadian corporate income tax filings and oversight of indirect sales tax filings and payments
• Lead STEMCELL’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claim process including managing financial optimization, audit defense, and cross-functional collaboration across business units and external advisors
• Identify global tax planning opportunities for operational improvements to drive efficiency and automation in an expanding and growing business
• Research complex Canadian and international tax requirements to advise the business and to support STEMCELL’s tax filings

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/CA designation

CPA In-Depth Taxation Course or LLM (Tax) asset

Job description

STEMCELL Technologies, a Vancouver-based biotechnology leader, seeks a Tax Manager to drive international, Canadian, and US tax initiatives and to shape strategic planning. You will oversee audits, SR&ED processes, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.

The role requires a CPA/CA with 5–10 years of tax experience. STEMCELL offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities in a dynamic,