Senior Tax & Accounting Analyst

TORNATECH INC; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global company in Laval is seeking a Senior Tax & Accounting Analyst to manage tax compliance and contribute to accounting. This hybrid position requires expertise in Canadian and U.S. tax regulations, a CPA designation, and strong analytical and communication skills. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred, along with experience in indirect tax automation tools. Join a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of hands-on experience in tax and accounting, with a focus on indirect taxes.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax.
• Bilingual in French and English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and use tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings.
• Support month-end close activities and financial statement preparation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Tax automation tools experience

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Do you want the opportunity to grow with us in a dynamic, global environment?

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.

This hybrid position is ideal for a professional who enjoys both tax compliance and accounting, with approximately 70% of the time dedicated to tax responsibilities and 30% to accounting and month-end support.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Planning (70%)

• Act as the corporate reference for sales and use tax compliance across all jurisdictions where the corporation operates (Canada, USA, Belgium, UAE, Singapore).
• Develop and manage processes to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions, with deeper expertise in Canadian and U.S. regulations.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings (GST/HST, U.S. sales tax, VAT), including payments and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper registration in jurisdictions where applicable and ensure resale certificates are up to date.
• Conduct annual reviews of tax compliance requirements with external consultants and present findings to the Corporate Controller and CFO.
• Monitor evolving sales tax thresholds and regulations, and update processes to ensure compliance.
• Assess global tax compliance risks, recommend improvements to internal procedures, and support audit and financial reporting teams with tax-related disclosures.
• Oversee intercompany charges, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations and agreements.
• Coordinate with external advisors for annual transfer pricing reports and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with IT/ERP and accounting teams to ensure system data integrity and support automation of tax processes.

Accounting & Financial Reporting (30%)

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements (consolidated and standalone).
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Provide support in the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist in developing reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Participate in projects such as ERP implementations and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canada, U.S., or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 5–6 years of progressive hands-on experience in tax and accounting, with a specialization in indirect taxes.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax, including multi-state filings.
• Exposure to international tax compliance (Belgium, UAE, Singapore) and transfer pricing is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical knowledge of tax and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Comfortable explaining complex tax concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with indirect tax automation tools (Avalara or similar) considered an asset.