Tax Specialist

TORNATECH INC; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire pump controllers is looking for a tax compliance specialist to manage global tax obligations. The role involves preparing tax filings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing processes in a hybrid work environment. If you have extensive tax experience and are fluent in both English and French, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Teleworking (hybrid solution)

Paid vacation during the holiday season

Active social committee

Micromarket service with free coffee

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of progressive hands-on experience in indirect taxes.
• Bilingual in French and English is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal expertise in Use and Sales tax compliance.
• Prepare and manage monthly and annual tax filings.
• Establish and maintain internal controls over tax processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Adaptability

Education

CPA (Canada or U.S.)

Tax certifications

Job description

Explore a career opportunity that deserves your attention!

At Tornatech, our mission is to save lives.

Tornatech is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of fire pump controllers with a strong international presence. From our sales offices in the United States to our production facilities in Belgium and Dubai, our products help safeguard lives in some of the world's most prestigious buildings such as Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and Apple Park in California.

We're also proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2021.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the employee will support the Corporate Controller in preparing and managing the process over the company’s global tax compliance and obligations where the corporation operates (Canada, USA, Belgium, UAE, and Singapore).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (day shift);
• Teleworking (hybrid solution – most of the team works from home);
• New plant since 2018; modern and bright;
• Paid vacation during the holiday season;
• Very active social committee (go-kart, BBQ, corn maze, bowling, draws, gifts, and more);
• Micromarket service with quality products and free coffee.

Tasks and responsibilities

Use and Sales Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Develop internal expertise to become the corporate reference in Use and Sales tax compliance for all jurisdictions where the corporation operates, with in-depth knowledge of Canadian and US regulations;
• Develop a global process to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions;
• Create tools and reports to measure regulation metrics and support compliance documentation;
• Prepare and manage the process over monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings and payments (e.g., GST/HST, U.S. sales tax, VAT), ensuring required documentation is prepared and filings such as resale certificates are completed with internal support;
• Ensure proper registration in jurisdictions where applicable;

• Perform an annual review with external consultants of Use and Sales tax regulations to ensure compliance and present findings to the corporate controller and CFO.

Tax Planning & Risk Management

• Develop a process to monitor sales tax thresholds and ensure compliance with evolving rules;
• Create reports to analyze regulation metrics and recommend measures based on recent sales tax exposure studies;
• Assess global tax compliance risks and suggest improvements to internal procedures.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Standardize and optimize indirect tax compliance processes globally;
• Assess, recommend, and implement automation tools to reduce risks and improve efficiency;
• Collaborate with IT/ERP and accounting teams to ensure data integrity for tax reporting.

Documentation & Controls

• Maintain and update the sales tax calendar for timely compliance;
• Support audit and financial reporting teams with tax disclosures and documentation;
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and data accuracy.

Global Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions

• Develop expertise in transfer pricing regulations across applicable jurisdictions;
• Manage monthly intercompany charges according to transfer pricing agreements;
• Prepare and present quarterly analysis and recommendations to the corporate controller and CFO;
• Coordinate and implement realignment recommendations;
• Oversee annual transfer pricing review reports in collaboration with external advisors;

• Ensure documentation compliance with local and international transfer pricing rules.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• CPA (Canada or U.S.) or equivalent professional designation preferred;
• Additional tax certifications or specialization in U.S. state & local taxes is an asset;
• Bilingual in French and English is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5 to 6 years of progressive hands-on experience in indirect taxes;
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax, with multi-state filing experience;
• Experience in transfer pricing regulations is an asset;
• Knowledge of indirect tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara) is an asset;
• Exposure to international tax compliance in Canada, Belgium, the U.S., and the UAE is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical tax knowledge;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills;
• Autonomous and adaptable to a fast-paced global environment with diverse regulatory requirements;
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.