Head of Tax

Brewer Morris; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Canada is seeking a Senior Tax Leader to manage a team and ensure compliance with global tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of tax experience, a Master’s degree in Tax, and fluency in Dutch is preferred. This role will involve developing tax strategies and leading audits to support the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of tax experience in a multinational company or consulting firm.
• Deep knowledge of global tax laws, OECD guidelines, and cross-border taxation.
• Experience in tax planning for mergers and acquisitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 senior tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with global and local tax rules.
• Prepare and submit tax returns with regional teams.
• Review tax filings and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee tax accounting according to IFRS standards.
• Create and implement transfer pricing policies.
• Develop global tax strategies to reduce tax rates.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax legislation knowledge

Transfer pricing

Risk management

Fluency in Dutch

Education

Master’s degree in Tax

Professional tax certifications (CTP, ATP, CPA)

Job description

What You’ll be Doing:

• Lead a team of 5 senior tax professionals, supporting their growth and creating a high-performance culture.
• Ensure the company follows all tax rules globally and locally (including VAT, GST, income tax, and international tax treaties).
• Help prepare and submit tax returns on time with the regional Tax & Compliance teams.
• Review tax filings and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee tax accounting according to IFRS standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls for tax processes (e.g., J-Sox).
• Create and implement transfer pricing policies that meet international standards.
• Work with internal teams and external auditors on transfer pricing documentation and audits.
• Develop global tax strategies to reduce the company’s overall tax rate.
• Build a clear tax governance structure and align it with company policies.
• Identify and manage tax risks in different countries.
• Help design customs control processes and governance.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to include tax considerations in company decisions.
• Encourage innovation and use of technology in tax processes.
• Represent the company during tax audits and negotiations.

What They’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Tax.
• Professional tax certifications (CTP, ATP, CPA) are a plus.
• 12+ years of tax experience in a multinational company or consulting firm.
• Deep knowledge of global tax laws, OECD guidelines, and cross-border taxation.
• Fluent in Dutch
• Experience in tax planning for mergers and acquisitions is preferred.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.