Transfer Pricing & International Tax Director

Celestica; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Director of Transfer Pricing and International Tax to lead the company's global tax strategy. This role involves managing global tax operations, compliance, and advocating for cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transfer pricing and international tax, providing strategic insights to executive leadership while ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage complex tax issues are essential. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax and transfer pricing experience.
• At least 4-6 years in a senior management role.
• Proven track record in executing tax strategies and managing complex tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Celestica’s global transfer pricing strategy.
• Manage global tax operations and compliance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify and mitigate transfer pricing and tax risks.

Skills

Broad transfer pricing and international tax expertise

Strategic and business-oriented leadership

Effective leadership presence and influence

Advanced analytical and problem-solving

Strong risk management and controversy proficiency

Comprehensive compliance and governance

Proven functional leadership and talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics

CPA, CA or equivalent accounting/tax designation

Completion of CPA In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters of Tax

Job description

Director, Transfer Pricing and International Tax

Position Overview

Celestica’s Global Tax organization seeks a Director of Transfer Pricing and International Tax to lead the execution of the company’s worldwide tax strategy. The director will oversee global tax operations, processes, compliance, tax authority examinations, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective tax execution aligned with business initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in transfer pricing and international tax, strong executive influence, and leadership of a high‑performing global tax function across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and lead Celestica’s global transfer pricing strategy and policy, and oversee the team’s execution of transfer pricing initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global tax and transfer pricing team; foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and strong ethical conduct.
• Direct and manage global transfer pricing compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filing of local files, master file, benchmarking studies, CbCR or similar reports, and support Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax and transfer pricing aspects of all intercompany transactions, ensuring documentation and agreements reflect proper economic and functional substance and computations are accurately and timely delivered.
• Provide support for the quarterly and annual consolidated global tax accounting and financial reporting requirements (US GAAP) and contribute to tax forecasting processes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate transfer pricing and tax risks across all global jurisdictions; manage complex tax audits, disputes, and challenges with tax authorities worldwide.
• Provide practical advice and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on transfer pricing and international tax matters related to M&A, significant transactions, and new business initiatives.
• Drive the development and implementation of global tax and transfer pricing policies, internal controls, and processes to enhance automation and efficiency.
• Continuously monitor and identify changes in global tax and transfer pricing legislation and regulatory landscapes; assess potential impact on Celestica’s operations and develop strategies to adapt and ensure ongoing compliance and tax optimization.

Critical Skills and Competencies

• Broad transfer pricing and international tax expertise; substantial knowledge of global transfer pricing and international tax rules, corporate income tax, indirect taxes, withholding tax, global tax transparency reporting, and global minimum tax requirements.
• Strategic and business‑oriented leadership; integrate tax and transfer pricing strategy with overall business objectives and provide commercially viable and legally sound solutions.
• Effective leadership presence and influence; solid interpersonal and communication skills, ability to articulate complex tax concepts to executives, board members, auditors, and global tax or regulatory bodies.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving; interpret complex tax legislation, model financial impacts, and devise innovative tax planning and controversy resolution strategies.
• Strong risk management and controversy proficiency; identify, assess, and manage significant tax and transfer pricing risks and navigate complex global tax controversies.
• Comprehensive compliance and governance; understand transfer pricing compliance requirements and transaction advisory including intercompany corporate/regional services.
• Proven functional leadership and talent development; lead, coach, and motivate a high‑performing global tax team and develop talent initiatives within a complex multinational organization.

Physical Demands

• Duties performed in a normal office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements frequently required (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator).
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Typical Experience

• 12+ years of progressive tax and transfer pricing experience, with at least 4‑6 years in a senior management role within a multinational corporation or equivalent experience at a top‑tier public accounting firm advising large publicly listed corporate clients with global scope.
• Proven track record of defining and successfully executing tax strategies and managing highly complex tax and transfer pricing matters, leading a diverse and highly skilled team, and influencing cross‑functional initiatives to align overall tax and transfer pricing strategies with business objectives.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CA or equivalent accounting/tax designation and completion of CPA In‑Depth Tax Program, and/or Masters of Tax.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.