Senior Manager, Indirect Tax (contract)

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to lead the indirect tax lane within the Finance department. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end indirect tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end indirect tax compliance (GST/HST, QST, PST) across all applicable jurisdictions
• Support month-end and quarter-end close, including review of tax accruals, account reconciliations, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Manage multi-jurisdictional tax registrations and nexus monitoring
• Manage relationships with external tax authorities
• Monitor indirect tax legislative and regulatory developments and assess the impact on the organization
• Maintain and improve internal controls, tax policies, and compliance procedures
• Collaborate with Finance and technology teams to ensure accurate tax coding and support systems and process improvements
• Identify and pursue ITC and ITR recovery opportunities
• Provide indirect tax research and advisory support on new business initiatives

Requirements:

• CPA designation required; completion of the CPA In-Depth GST/HST Program or equivalent indirect tax training preferred
• 5–7 years of indirect tax experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian indirect tax regimes
• Practical experience with financial institution (FI) and Selected Listed Financial Institution (SLFI) indirect tax rules
• Solid understanding of cross-border and imported supply rules
• Excellent tax technical and research skills
• Proficient with tax software, ERP systems, and AI technology
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and communicates well

Benefits:

• Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Long-term group savings with employer match
• 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
• 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
• Employee resource groups