Vice President, Tax, Canada

Restaurant Brands International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Brands International is seeking a seasoned tax leader to optimize its Canadian tax position. This Toronto-based role requires extensive experience in corporate and international taxation, with responsibilities including tax compliance, planning, and team leadership. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and drive strategic tax initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Experience in corporate and international taxation.
• Proven ability to develop complex tax strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CPA, CA, or equivalent

Tools

Tax technology

Financial systems

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the 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 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants across 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 guests, franchisees, and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is committed to improving sustainable outcomes related to food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is dedicated to growing its brands by leveraging core values, fostering employee and franchisee relationships, and supporting community initiatives. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Tax Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure the company meets all tax compliance obligations, including federal, provincial, and international tax filings and payments.
3. 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.
4. Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Keep abreast of tax law changes and assess their impact on RBI’s financial and operational strategy.
5. Internal & External Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with finance, legal, and business teams to integrate tax considerations into corporate decision-making.
6. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team to enhance capabilities, efficiency, and engagement.
7. Liaison with Authorities & Advisors: Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors, ensuring proper representation and resolution of tax matters.
8. 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.
• This is a Toronto-based position requiring 4 days in the office per week.

Benefits at all of our global offices focus on physical, mental, and financial wellness. We offer progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program, free telemedicine, and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and its affiliates are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.