Tax Manager

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead Canadian and U.S. corporate tax matters, global transfer pricing, and international tax planning for a multinational organization. This role involves researching tax solutions, driving process improvements, and collaborating across jurisdictions to support compliance, reporting, and critical initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring cross-border tax expertise, thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and have the opportunity to grow into leadership roles. Join a dynamic, employee-focused tax team led by a mentoring-driven VP of Tax and work alongside seasoned professionals from top firms

• Handle the preparation and review of Canadian corporate income tax returns and related filings.
• Manage the evaluation and analysis of provisional tax package, quarterly provision information requests, and quarterly transfer pricing calculations.
• Lead Company’s BEPS compliance, global transfer pricing documentation, including Local File, Master File, and Country-by-Country reports.
• Respond to CRA inquiries (federal and provincial) and prepare all audit process activities.
• Assist with U.S. international tax compliance including Forms 5471, 8858, and other informational reporting.
• Assists with U.S. international tax provision including quarterly and annual calculations under ASC 740, Subpart F income, GILTI income, earnings & profits, distributions, and related disclosures.
• Oversee the documentation of uncertain tax positions (FIN48) for foreign affiliates.
• Supervise Canadian and U.S. international tax legislation and assess its impact on the business.
• Work together with external advisors and internal collaborators on cross-border tax issues and intercompany tax matters.
• Contribute to international tax planning, including repatriation strategies, treaty and withholding analysis.
• Collaborate with finance teams (Accounting, Treasury, Planning and foreign affiliates) to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance documentation of tax filings.
• Ensure the company’s tax files are well-organized and properly maintained.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master’s in Tax or Accounting and CPA or CPA candidate, preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in Canadian and/or U.S. corporate tax.
• Experience with transfer pricing, including US IRC § 482, and policies for intercompany pricing.
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax laws and CRA practices.
• Proficiency with tax compliance and transfer pricing software, preferred (e.g., Taxprep, Caseware, ProFile, OneSource, GoSystem, TP Documenter, Exactera).
• Solid understanding of U.S. corporate income tax international rules, preferred.
• Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS.
• Thorough with strong organizational skills and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and successfully in a team environment.
• Takes initiative to learn and build new skills and knowledge while completing deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Experience with tax research and tax research software (e.g., BNA, CCH, Checkpoint).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, preferred.
• Experience within big four or similar public accounting environment or equivalent within large multinational corporate tax department, preferred.
• Great teammate with the ability to collaborate, build & maintain relationships with cross functional groups (finance, accounting & treasury) and business units.
• Experience with coaching, managing and mentoring staff.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected] or at +1 (617) 289-7917.

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

In this position,  you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program.  This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.