Remote Global Tax Senior Associate — Build Scalable Tax Functions

Canonical Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly team sprints in person

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform

Travel opportunities

Priority Pass for travel events

Job summary

Canonical is hiring a Tax Senior Associate to design and own global tax processes, reporting to the CFO. This role supports multiple entities worldwide with a remote-friendly setup, preferring candidates in the EMEA time zones and a London office option.

You will manage corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and IFRS tax provisioning, working with advisers to ensure compliance and efficiency. Requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA and CTA/ADIT, 3–5 years’ experience, and strong English communication; travel

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience in Big 4/top firms or multinational in‑house tax team.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and tax advisor (CTA/ADIT or equivalent).
• Strong academic track record in education and professional development.
• Excellent English with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to travel internationally up to two weeks twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and review of corporate tax and VAT returns for multiple entities.
• Work with external advisers to develop transfer pricing documentation and tax planning.
• Act as key contact for tax authority audits and inquiries with supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes using technology and automation.
• Manage tax provisioning and IFRS disclosures in financial statements.
• Collaborate with finance, legal and operations for cross‑functional alignment.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation across regions and assess impact.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Thoughtfulness

Confidence to speak up

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, technology or other quantitative field

ACA/ACCA/CIMA and CTA/ADIT or equivalent

Tools

Tax software experience

Job description

Canonical is hiring a Tax Senior Associate to design and own global tax processes, reporting to the CFO. This role supports multiple entities worldwide with a remote-friendly setup, preferring candidates in the EMEA time zones and a London office option.

You will manage corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and IFRS tax provisioning, working with advisers to ensure compliance and efficiency. Requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA and CTA/ADIT, 3–5 years’ experience, and strong English communication; travel