Tax Counsel, Tax Planning
Leads Cohere’s global tax planning function, covering M&A due diligence, Canadian compliance, transfer pricing, cross-border planning, and strategic tax advice. The role requires a JD and 5–8 years of progressive Canadian, international, or M&A tax experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead tax due diligence and preliminary planning for M&A transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
- Design and implement global tax planning structures that optimize Canadian and foreign tax positions, transfer pricing outcomes, and US GAAP compliance.
- Oversee Canadian income tax planning, compliance, and routine filings, including efficient processes and service-provider coordination.
- Provide tax guidance to Legal and business teams on commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the company's tax position and planning opportunities.
Requirements
- JD designation.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, international tax, or M&A tax.
- Strong expertise in Canadian income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning.
- Experience managing complex tax projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
- Experience in the technology or AI sector.
- Knowledge of global tax principles; US tax knowledge is a plus.
- Knowledge of international tax treaties and Canadian and global indirect tax systems.
- Strong communication skills for explaining complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and tax research tools.
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
- RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension scheme.
- 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvements.
- Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- Six weeks of paid vacation.
- Travel budget for remote employees to visit other offices and an annual company offsite.
- Coworking benefit and a $500 home office stipend.
Skills
Canadian Income Tax, International Tax, M&A Tax, Transfer Pricing, Cross-Border Tax Planning, US GAAP, International Tax Treaties, Indirect Tax, Excel, Google Sheets, Tax Research Tools
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