Senior Tax Analyst

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing corporate tax filings, supporting tax accounting provisions, and managing transfer pricing and customs documentation. They also coordinate data collection across departments and assist with tax audits and process improvement initiatives.

Job details

Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, its technical expertise, and its human and collaborative corporate culture. Reporting within the global finance and tax function, the Senior Tax Analyst supports corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, tariff and customs analysis, and audit activities. The role is suited to an analytical, detail-oriented professional seeking broad exposure to Canadian, U.S., and international matters. What We Offer In addition to meaningful work that matches your ambitions and provides diverse learning opportunities, joining Velan means becoming part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions: * Competitive salary and bonus program * Comprehensive group insurance program * 24/7 telemedicine service * Employer contribution of 5% to a retirement savings plan * Competitive vacation policy * Paid holiday shutdown during the Christmas season * Reimbursement of professional association membership fees * Tuition reimbursement program * Annual gym membership reimbursement and other wellness initiatives * Free on-site parking * Company events (health, family, sports, etc.) * Fast-track career growth and professional development opportunities Responsibilities * Prepare corporate income tax, indirect tax, and information-return filings, with supporting schedules and working papers. * Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under IFRS and U.S. GAAP. * Coordinate tax data collection, reconciliations, and documentation with accounting, finance, treasury, legal, operations, and external advisors. * Maintain tax calendars, filing trackers, audit-ready support, and organized tax records. * Support transfer pricing calculations, intercompany reconciliations, annual documentation, and related data requests. * Assist with tariff and customs analysis, including duty and tariff-surcharge tracking, import data reviews, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. * Support reviews of tariff classifications, country-of-origin information, and preferential trade agreement documentation. * Assist with tariff refund, recovery, and exposure analyses, including the preparation of supporting schedules for management review. * Assist with tax and customs audits or authority inquiries by preparing support packages, tracking requests, and organizing correspondence. * Research tax, tariff, and trade developments and prepare concise analyses and presentations for management. * Contribute to process improvement, controls, and automation initiatives. HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED * Deliver accurate, complete, and timely tax filings, tariff analyses, calculations, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. * Build effective relationships across finance, operations, legal, and external advisors. * Identify issues early, ask thoughtful questions, and follow assignments through to completion. * Demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, flexibility, teamwork, and a strong drive for results. SCOPE AND WORKING CONDITIONS * Global scope across multiple jurisdictions. * Office-based professional environment with limited travel, as required. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business, or a related discipline. * 5 to 10 years of relevant tax, accounting, finance, customs, or trade-compliance experience. * CPA designation in progress is preferred; public accounting or industry experience is an asset. * Foundational knowledge of corporate taxation, tax compliance, and accounting principles. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial and import data. * Exposure to transfer pricing, international taxation, tariffs, customs, import/export data, or trade compliance is an asset. * Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly. * Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. If you recognize yourself in this profile and are excited about this opportunity, we would be delighted to learn more about you!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and foundational knowledge of corporate taxation and accounting principles are required.