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 Job Data by YubHub .