Directeur.trice principal.e de la fiscalité | Senior Tax Director

Job title:

Directeur.trice principal.e de la fiscalité | Senior Tax Director

Company

Transcontinental Inc.

Job description

Overview:Create value at TC TranscontinentalAt TC Transcontinental, we’ve got it made, and that’s because of the expertise of our team.Responsible for managing all aspects of corporate taxation for the Transcontinental Group (the “Company”), including tax planning, risk management, and acting as a tax advisor to various internal stakeholders. The ultimate responsibility for tax compliance (corporate income tax and sales tax), as well as the accounting for applicable taxes, also falls under this role. The incumbent must therefore manage the Company’s tax team (12 people) and ensure that the Company’s interests are adequately represented before government authorities (the “Tax Authorities”) responsible for enforcing tax legislation in all jurisdictions where the Company operates.We have been driving innovation since 1976.With over approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.Responsibilities:When your actions lead to success:Tax Planning and Risk Management

• Develop (sometimes in collaboration with external consultants) tax strategies to ensure the Company does not pay more taxes than it is legally required to.
• Continuously reassess the Company’s tax situation in all jurisdictions where it operates to ensure optimization.
• Take all available measures to minimize the Company’s exposure to tax risks and record appropriate provisions when circumstances change and existing measures are no longer sufficient to mitigate those risks.

Advisory Role

• Act as a tax advisor to various internal stakeholders (Finance teams across the Company, Legal department, Business Development, etc.).
• Ensure that advice provided to internal stakeholders is consistent, regardless of which tax team member is consulted.

Representation Before Tax Authorities

• Ensure the Company’s interests are adequately represented, including retaining external consultants when the required expertise is not available within the Company’s tax team.
• Ensure proper training of tax team members who will represent the Company before Tax Authorities.
• Provide external consultants, when applicable, with all necessary information to ensure the best possible representation of the Company before Tax Authorities.

Supervision of Tax Compliance and Accounting

• Ensure proper training of tax team members responsible for this task.
• Supervise and perform final reviews based on materiality thresholds.

Tax Team Management

• Ensure each team member has the training and knowledge required to successfully carry out their responsibilities. Also ensure team member retention.
• Reassess internal resources and the need for external consultants as necessary to fulfill all responsibilities of the tax function.

Qualifications:When your expertise drives us:

• University degree in Accounting or Law, along with postgraduate education (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Taxation.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Canadian corporate taxation (in a firm and/or in-house).
• Experience in a corporate environment and in managing a tax team is considered an asset.
• Experience in international taxation is also considered an asset.
• Professional designation (CPA, member of a Bar, or any other relevant designation with continuing education requirements) is required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and practices.
• Strong business acumen and ability to thrive in a highly entrepreneurial environment (agility).
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written, and excellent command of English, as regular communication with English-speaking stakeholders outside Quebec is required.

When benefits really help you live better:We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEOTC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact talent@tc.tc.Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.#LI-TH1
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Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:34:20 GMT

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