Senior Tax Analyst

At Kraken Robotics, they are more than just a leading innovator in the marine robotics industry—they are a vibrant community of dedicated professionals driven by a shared passion for exploration and technology. We are excited to partner with them to find a Senior Tax Analyst to join their finance team in Canada. This is a hybrid or remote role for an experienced tax professional that is excited to make a difference in the world in the work they do.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Senior Tax Analyst plays a key role in managing Kraken Robotics’ tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across multiple jurisdictions. This is a new position in a fast growing organization, supporting both Canadian and international tax functions — including income tax provisions under IFRS, indirect taxes (GST/HST, VAT, state sales/use), transfer pricing, and R&D tax incentives. The successful candidate will work closely with finance leadership and external advisors to ensure compliance, optimize tax efficiency, and support the company’s continued global growth.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

- Tax Compliance and Reporting;
- Prepare and coordinate corporate income tax filings for Canadian and foreign subsidiaries (U.S., U.K., Brazil, Germany);
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual IFRS tax provisions, including current/deferred tax calculations and related note disclosures;
- Maintain supporting schedules for temporary differences, loss carry forwards, SR&ED credits, and other tax attributes;
- Coordinate with external advisors for local filings and ensure timely submissions in all jurisdictions;
- Indirect Tax;
- Review and file monthly/quarterly GST/HST returns, and coordinate U.S. sales tax and international VAT compliance;
- Support internal controls and reconciliations related to indirect tax accounts;
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on Kraken’s operations;
- Tax Planning and Research;
- Support implementation of efficient cross-border tax structures, transfer pricing documentation, and intercompany transactions;
- Conduct technical research and prepare memos on emerging tax issues (e.g., SR&ED, digital services taxes, BEPS Pillar Two);
- Participate in special projects such as acquisitions, ERP implementations, and financing arrangements to assess tax implications;
- R&D and Incentives;
- Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to identify and substantiate eligible SR&ED and other innovation-related tax credits;
- Assist in preparing technical summaries and supporting documentation for claims.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is required;
- In-Depth Tax course considered an asset;
- Experience with multi-currency and multi-company consolidations is desired;
- Progressive experience in public company financial reporting, consolidation, and systems management;
- Strong IFRS technical knowledge, with proven experience preparing financial statement tax disclosures;
- Experience with IFRS income tax accounting and multi-jurisdictional filings (Canada/U.S./U.K. preferred);
- Exposure to SR&ED, transfer pricing, and/or international tax planning considered an asset.

If innovation drives you, and you want a career that you can take your tax and finance knowledge to make a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca . If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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