Vice President, Tax, Canada

Burger King; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quick service restaurant company seeks a Strategic Tax Leader based in Toronto. The role involves overseeing the Canadian tax department, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have over 15 years of tax experience and a CPA designation. The position offers progressive benefits focused on employee wellness in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine and mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive tax experience required.
• Experience in corporate and international taxation mandatory.
• Background in restaurant, retail, or consumer goods industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee RBI’s Canadian tax department.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and international tax obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation

Tools

Tax technology

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of buildingthe most loved restaurant brands in the world.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly$45 billionin annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Tax Leadership: Develop and oversee RBI’s Canadian tax department to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure the company meets all tax compliance obligations, including federal, provincial, and international tax filings and payments.
• Tax Planning & Optimization: Identify and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to support business growth and expansion, including M&A transactions, reorganizations, and cross-border tax structuring.
• Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Keep abreast of tax law changes and assess their impact on RBI’s financial and operational strategy.
• Internal & External Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with finance, legal, and business teams to integrate tax considerations into corporate decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team to enhance capabilities, efficiency, and engagement.
• Liaison with Authorities & Advisors: Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors, ensuring proper representation and resolution of tax matters.
• Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting: Oversee Canadian tax provisions, disclosures, and reporting for financial statements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, with a strong background in corporate and international taxation.
• Experience in the restaurant, retail, or consumer goods industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex tax strategies in a multinational business environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a high-performing team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with senior executives and external advisors.
• Hands-on experience with tax technology and financial systems.
• Toronto-based position – 4 days in office

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.