Tax Specialist

High Tide; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Alberta is seeking a detail-driven Tax Specialist for a 6-month contract with potential for full-time. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates have a CPA designation, at least 3 years of corporate tax compliance experience, and a strong understanding of Canadian tax laws. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, making a significant impact on the business.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in corporate tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Tax legislation and reporting.
• Exposure to USA Tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation.
• Research tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Understanding of Canadian tax legislation

Tax compliance experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in accounting, finance, or related fields

CPA Designation

Completion of the CPA In-Depth tax course

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Avalara

Job description

Overview

High Tide Inc. is one of the largest global cannabis and accessories companies, operating a diverse portfolio of e-commerce and retail brands across North America and Europe, including Canna Cabana, Smoke Cartel, Daily High Club, Nuleaf Naturals, and others.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Tax Specialist on a 6-month contract basis with potential to join us full-time to join our growing Finance team. You will play a key role in supporting the Company’s tax compliance and strategic tax initiatives. Reporting to the Tax Manager, this role offers the opportunity to work across corporate income tax, indirect tax, international filings, and tax accounting while partnering closely with internal stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you are a CPA with a strong foundation in Canadian tax, an interest in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional taxation, and a passion for continuous process improvement, this role provides meaningful exposure, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on the business.

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring the Company's continued compliance with tax legislation along with providing strategic tax guidance for the Company's business operations.

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local income tax returns and other compliance documents.
• Prepare legal entity and consolidated income tax provision.
• Prepare multi jurisdiction indirect tax returns E.g. GST/PST/VAT/ USA sales tax.
• Prepare foreign affiliate information returns E.g. T106, T1134, T1135.
• Assist in gathering data and responding to inquiries during tax audits and examinations.
• Provide support for tax accounting and the necessary tax GL reconciliation.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions.
• Research tax laws, regulations, and legislation to determine impact on company operations.
• Participate in tax due diligence relating to merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to SOX requirements, finance processes and controls while emphasizing continuous process improvements.
• Support the development of tax strategies to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• CPA Designation.
• Completion (or enrollment) of the CPA In-Depth tax course would be an asset.
• At least 3 years of work experience in corporate tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Tax legislation and reporting.
• Exposure to USA Tax legislation and using Avalara would be an asset.
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

About Us

High Tide Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world’s most powerful plant and is one of the largest cannabis retailer globally by store count. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:

• Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 200 plus current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world.
• Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.
• Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.
• E-commerce Platforms: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory sites across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

Brands: High Tide’s industry-leading and consumer-facing brand roster includes Queen of Bud™, Cabana Cannabis Co™, Daily High Club™, Vodka Glass™, Puff Puff Pass™, Dopezilla™, Atomik™, Hue™, Evolution™ and more.

CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de and blessedcbd.co.uk.

Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™.

Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name.

High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine, and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in both 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies for 2024.

To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com. For investment performance, don’t miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.