Director of Tax

Job Description: Director of Tax

Role Type: Hybrid, 4 days week in office

Location: Toronto

Company: Cyclic Materials Inc.

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

The Director of Tax will be responsible for end-to-end tax leadership across all jurisdictions in which Cyclic Materials operates or plans to operate. This role will design and execute tax strategies that support rapid growth, cross-border operations, capital raises, and government incentives, while ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who can operate strategically while still diving into technical detail when needed. 

Key Responsibilities

Global Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a global tax strategy aligned with Cyclic Materials’ business objectives, growth plans, and ESG mission.
• Advise on tax implications of:
  • New country entries (Europe, APAC)
  • Legal entity structuring
  • Supply chain and transfer pricing models
  • M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
• Optimize effective tax rate while maintaining a strong risk and governance posture.

Canadian Tax Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for:
  • Corporate income tax
  • Sales and indirect taxes (GST/HST/QST/PST)
  • Payroll and employer taxes
• Lead tax planning related to:
  • SR&ED and other innovation incentives
  • Clean technology and sustainability-related tax credits
• Manage CRA audits, reviews, and correspondence.
• Monitor changes in Canadian tax legislation impacting manufacturing, cleantech, and cross-border operations.

U.S. Tax Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance.
• Manage U.S. indirect taxes, including sales and use tax.
• Advise on U.S. entity structuring, nexus, and permanent establishment considerations.
• Lead planning around:
  • Transfer pricing
  • Withholding taxes
  • Cross-border financing and IP arrangements
• Coordinate IRS and state tax audits.

International Tax Responsibilities

• Lead international tax planning for operations outside Canada and the U.S.
• Manage:
  • Transfer pricing policies and documentation
  • OECD BEPS considerations
  • Pillar Two / global minimum tax exposure (as applicable)
• Advise on customs duties, VAT/GST, and withholding taxes.
• Support international expansion from a tax-efficient and compliant perspective.

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Own tax provision and reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures and reserves.
• Establish and maintain strong tax controls and documentation.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the internal tax subject-matter expert for senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
• Build scalable tax processes and, over time, a high-performing internal tax function.
• Support Board-level and investor discussions on tax risk and strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including multijurisdictional tax leadership
• Deep expertise in Canadian and US tax
• Strong international tax knowledge, including transfer pricing
• Experience in manufacturing, industrials, cleantech, mining, energy, or similar asset-heavy sectors
• CPA, CA, designation (JD/LLM in Tax an asset)
• Experience working with Big 4 or top-tier tax advisory firms (either currently or previously) will be an advantage.

Preferred

• Experience supporting high-growth or pre-IPO companies
• Familiarity with government incentives and clean-tech related tax credits
• Prior in-house tax leadership experience
• Exposure to global minimum tax regimes (OECD Pillar Two)

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills yet with a roll up your sleeves approach
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and rapid growth environments
• Excellent communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong risk management instincts

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials  

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [email protected].

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.