Job Description

Explore a career opportunity that deserves your attention!

At Tornatech,

our mission is to save lives

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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 an internal expertise to become the corporate reference in Use and Sales tax compliance for all jurisdiction where the corporation operates with a more in dept knowledge for Canadian and US regulations; Develop a global process to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions; Develop tools, reports to measure regulation metrics and documentation supporting compliance; Prepare and manage process over the monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings , payments (e.g., GST/HST, U.S. sales tax, VAT) and ensuring preparation of required documentation, filling such as resale certificates with local internal support; Ensure proper registration in jurisdiction where applicable; Perform and annual review with the support of external consultant of Use and Sales tax of the applicable regulations to ensure proper requirements are filled and to present to corporate controller and CFO.

Tax Planning & Risk Management

Develop a process to periodically update and monitor sales tax thresholds and ensure compliance with evolving tax rules; Develop reports to assess, analyse regulation metrics and recommend proper measure to comply the findings of the recent sales tax exposure study; Assess global tax compliance risks and recommend improvements to internal tax procedures.

Technology & Process Improvement

Optimize and standardize indirect tax compliance processes globally; Assess, recommend and implement process automation tools reducing risk exposure and to gain efficiency; Collaborate with IT/ERP and accounting teams to ensure system data integrity for tax reporting.

Documentation & Controls

Maintain and update the sales tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with all deadlines; Support audit and financial reporting teams with tax-related disclosures and documentation; Establish and maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and data accuracy.

Global Transfer Pricing & Intercompany transactions

Develop knowledge and expertise of the applicable regulations in transfer pricing for all applicable legislation; Manage monthly intercompany charges in line with established transfer pricing agreements and policy; Manage, prepare and present quarterly analysis and recommendations to corporate controller & CFO; Coordinate and implement realignment recommendations; Provide oversight of the annual transfer pricing review reports in coordination with external advisors; Ensure documentation is compliant 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 the field of indirect taxes; Strong working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax, with experience handling multi-state filings; Proven experience in transfer pricing regulations and process management would be an asset; Knowledge of indirect tax automation platforms is an asset. (i.e. Avalara or similar solutions); Exposure to international tax compliance in Canada, Belgium, the U.S., and the UAE is advantageous.

Skills

Strong analytical and technical tax knowledge; Excellent organization, communication, project management skills; Autonomous, comfortable working in a fast-paced changing global environment with diverse regulatory requirements; * Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.