Senior Specialist, Tax

Overview

This role involves independently executing complex tax compliance, provision, and advisory activities across the organization. The Senior Specialist, Tax applies deep technical knowledge to ensure accurate filings, strong documentation, and effective application of tax policies across multiple jurisdictions.

The role supports business transactions, evaluates tax implications of complex activities, and serves as a key technical resource within the tax function, working with minimal supervision and using sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Advanced Tax Execution & Technical Review

• Manage US corporate tax structuring initiatives aligned to business growth and cross-border operations
• Support the preparation of US Federal and State tax filings
• Manage, prepare, and support Sales and Use tax matters and filings in multiple States
• Manage Property Tax processes and filings, including transfer taxes, across a portfolio of Data Center assets in multiple States
• Provide coordination support for international tax matters, cooperating with stakeholders across EMEA, India, APAC, and Japan
• Perform technical tax research and provide documented conclusions on complex or non-routine tax matters
• Interact with and influence cross-functional stakeholders and integrate tax considerations into business decisions

Tax Policy Application & Documentation

• Maintain and enhance tax documentation, templates, and compliance toolkits (including transfer pricing support, audit files, statutory schedules)
• Support implementation of tax policy updates driven by regulatory changes or business activity
• Ensure tax documentation supports audit readiness and internal control requirements
• Provide technical guidance to Finance and business teams on applying tax policies correctly

Audit, Risk & Compliance Support

• Lead preparation of audit documentation and responses for tax authority inquiries and internal/external audits
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on filings, provisions, and business activities
• Identify compliance and operational risks and support implementation of corrective actions
• Execute and maintain internal controls related to tax processes

Transaction & Business Support

• Evaluate tax implications of business transactions, including M&A activity, new ventures, restructurings, and complex commercial arrangements
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Operations to embed tax considerations into planning and execution
• Prepare calculations, schedules, and analyses to support leadership decision-making
• Coordinate with external advisors on technical matters and transaction support

Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to improvements in tax processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support adoption of digital tools and automation initiatives within the tax function
• Serve as a technical resource and informal mentor to Specialists

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate, indirect, international, and property tax
• Experience within the Data Center, real estate, or infrastructure industries is an advantage
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/local GAAP) and tax provisions
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex tax matters independently
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
• Effective communicator able to explain technical tax matters clearly
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance/accounting or related field preferred
• Registered with a professional body as Tax Practitioner

Required Experience

• 6–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, international tax, sales and use tax, property tax
• Experience with tax compliance, provisions, audits, and advisory work in multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction environments
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex tax matters with limited supervision
• Proficiency with tax and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneSource, Vertex, Avalara) and advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Data Center, real estate, or infrastructure industries

Compensation & Benefits

For roles residing in the US, pay and benefit levels are provided to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, competitive pay and benefit levels are shared during the interview process.

• Base salary (US): $138,600.00 - $168,300.00
• Annual bonus: available to all regular full-time employees; payout depends on individual and company performance
• Paid time-off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 401k retirement plan

A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

Location

• This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity.
• Work during US business hours and time zones.
• Some travel required.
• Remote work requires a stable internet connection.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. Discrimination is not based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.