Senior Tax Advisor - Financial Services (F/M)

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. You will assist in managing the Canadian and global tax functions. Reporting to the Tax Director, the ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses strong organizational skills, and is extremely attentive to detail. The working environment is dynamic, and daily tasks include a variety of tax duties. If you’re interested in the opportunity to expand your skills by working with the Finance team of a growing public technology company, this may be the position for you.
Work within the tax function to assist in Canadian income tax accounting and tax compliance including preparation of T106, T1134, FAPI and surplus account calculations
Prepare annual Canadian tax provisions and ensure timely payments of taxes, as applicable
Support the preparation and submission of R&D and E-business tax credit claims
Coordinate month-end financial reporting procedures including reconciling tax accounts, preparing internal control documentation, and some filing obligations
Prepare responses to audit and notice requests from tax authorities
Help with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
Provide cash tax estimates and effective tax rate forecasts to the Financial Planning & Analysis group for budgeting and forecasting purposes
Support the preparation of Canadian sales tax returns and assist with internal sales tax inquiries as needed
Accountable for preparation of the transfer pricing file and coordinate preparation of transfer pricing agreements with the legal team
Prepare Pillar Two effective tax rate computations and compliance readiness
Lead the compilation and submission of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) for global tax transparency and compliance
Research tax issues and recommend alternative tax treatments to reduce the company’s tax burden and risks
Assist the Tax Director in special projects, as required
3-5 years of experience of accounting and industry tax experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge with Canadian taxes
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Willingness to learn different tax concepts
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Fluency in French
Transfer pricing, M&A, equity compensation experience
Experience working in public or other SaaS/technology companies
CPA designation in progress
Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
Unlimited paid time off policy
Flexible working policy
Health insurance
Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.