Directeur(trice), Fiscalite et Tresorerie /Director, Tax & Treasury

Job Description

Nous recherchons un(e) Directeur(trice), Fiscalite et Tresorerie accompli(e) pour diriger la fonction fiscale canadienne dune organisation pharmaceutique mondiale. Il sagit dun role de leadership cle, relevant du directeur executif des finances, avec un large perimetre, une grande visibilite et un impact significatif sur la strategie fiscale, la gouvernance, la conformite et la tresorerie.

En tant que membre cle de lequipe de direction des finances au Canada, vous agirez comme conseiller(ere) de confiance aupres de la haute direction, en faconnant la position fiscale de lentite canadienne tout en assurant lalignement entre les exigences locales, les politiques globales et les objectifs daffaires.

Profil recherche

Vous possedez un excellent jugement strategique, un sens aigu des affaires et une capacite a influencer a un niveau senior. Vous evoluez avec aisance dans des environnements complexes, communiquez avec clarte et assurance, et faites preuve de leadership base sur la responsabilite, la collaboration et lintegrite.

Principales responsabilites:

Leadership et strategie fiscale

• Definir et diriger la strategie fiscale globale pour lentite canadienne, en trouvant le juste equilibre entre conformite, efficacite fiscale et gestion des risques

• Identifier des enjeux fiscaux complexes, evaluer les risques et recommander des solutions pratiques tenant compte des realites legales, operationnelles et daffaires

• Conseiller la haute direction sur les implications fiscales des decisions daffaires et des initiatives strategiques

Conformite, audit et gouvernance

• Superviser la preparation des declarations dimpot des societes canadiennes et des obligations connexes

• Diriger les strategies daudit fiscal et gerer les relations avec les autorites fiscales

• Renforcer les controles, processus et pratiques de gouvernance lies a la conformite fiscale

• Collaborer etroitement avec les conseillers juridiques fiscaux, les cabinets comptables et dautres experts externes sur des dossiers a fort impact

Tresorerie et structure financiere

• Collaborer avec les conseillers juridiques fiscaux, les cabinets comptables et dautres experts externes sur des enjeux majeurs

• Participer a loptimisation de la structure financiere et des activites de tresorerie

Prix de transfert et fiscalite internationale

• Superviser les activites liees aux prix de transfert, a la fiscalite des non-residents et aux transactions transfrontalieres

Leadership et developpement dequipe

• Diriger, mobiliser et developper une equipe de trois professionnels, en favorisant une culture dapprentissage continu, de responsabilisation et de partage des connaissances

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureat en comptabilite, finance ou dans un domaine connexe

• Titre de CPA requis

• Maitrise en fiscalite, In-Depth Tax Course (ou equivalent) fortement souhaites

• 10 a 12 ans dexperience progressive en fiscalite, idealement au sein dune entreprise multinationale ou dun grand cabinet comptable

• Excellente maitrise de la fiscalite canadienne, des prix de transfert, des transactions transfrontalieres, de la fiscalite des non-residents, de la gestion des risques fiscaux et des taxes indirectes

• Solide comprehension des normes comptables fiscales selon les PCGR americains (US GAAP) et les principes comptables canadiens

• Experience en audits fiscaux, reglements et negociations avec les autorites fiscales

• Experience dans lindustrie pharmaceutique, des sciences de la vie ou un environnement hautement reglemente constitue un atout

• Excellente maitrise dExcel ; experience avec SAP souhaitee

• La maitrise du francais est requise

Pourquoi nous joindre

• Jouez un role strategique de leadership au sein dune entreprise pharmaceutique mondiale de premier plan

• Travaillez sur des enjeux complexes en fiscalite internationale et en tresorerie ayant un impact direct sur les resultats daffaires

• Collaborez avec des leaders seniors et des partenaires globaux dans un role a forte visibilite

• Integrez une culture valorisant la responsabilisation, linnovation et lamelioration continue

Nous sommes fiers d'etre une entreprise qui embrasse la valeur de rassembler des personnes diversifiees, talentueuses et engagees. La facon la plus rapide dinnover est de rassembler des gens de diverses opinions dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos collegues a remettre en question avec respect les problemes de reflexion et dapproche de lun et de lautre. Nous sommes un employeur souscrivant au principe de legalite dacces a lemploi et nous sommes determines a favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifie.

Required Skills:

Accounting, Business Compliance, Cross Border Payments, International Tax Planning, International Tax Structuring, Leadership, Life Science, M&A Tax, Strategic Leadership, Tax Analysis, Tax Compliance, Tax Efficiency, Tax Law, Tax Legislation, Tax Policy, Tax Reporting, Tax Strategies, Transfer Pricing, Treasury Management

Preferred Skills:

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Secondary Language(s) Job Description:

We are seeking an accomplished Director, Tax & Treasury to lead the Canadian tax function for a global pharmaceutical organization. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, with broad scope, high visibility, and meaningful impact across tax strategy, governance, compliance, and treasury.

As a key member of the Canada Finance leadership team, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping the tax position of the Canadian affiliate while helping ensure alignment between local requirements, global policies, and business

The profile we are looking for:

You bring strategic judgment, business acumen, and the ability to influence at senior levels. You thrive in complex environments, communicate with clarity and confidence, and lead with accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Leadership and Strategy

• Define and lead the overall tax strategy for the Canadian entity, ensuring the right balance between compliance, tax efficiency and risk management.

• Identify complex tax issues, assess risks and recommend practical solutions that take legal, operational and business realities into account.

• Advise senior leadership on the tax implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Compliance, Audit and Governance

• Oversee the preparation of Canadian corporate income tax returns and related filings.

• Lead tax audit strategies and manage relationships with tax authorities.

• Strengthen controls, processes and governance practices related to tax compliance.

• Work closely with tax legal counsel, accounting firms and other external experts on high-impact matters.

Treasury and Financial Structure

• Work closely with tax legal counsel, accounting firms and other external experts on high-impact matters.

Transfer Pricing and Cross-Border Tax

• Oversee transfer pricing, non-resident tax matters, and cross-border transactions

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, engage, and develop a team of three professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, , accountability, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA designation required

• Masters degree in taxation or completion of In-Depth Tax Course, or equivalent considered a strong asset.

• 10 to 12 years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a multinational corporation or a large accounting firm.

• Strong command of Canadian tax law, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, non-resident tax matters, tax risk management and indirect taxes.

• Advanced understanding of US GAAP tax accounting and Canadian accounting principles.

• Experience with tax audits, settlements and tax authority negotiations.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industry is an asset.

• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred

• Fluency in French is required

Why Join Us

• Take on a strategic leadership role in a leading global pharmaceutical company

• Work on complex cross-border, tax, and treasury matters that influence business outcomes

• Collaborate with senior leaders and global partners in a highly visible role

• Join a culture that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

06/10/2026

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