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About the Role

The Vice President, Tax leads WildBrain’s global tax function and serves as the company’s senior tax advisor and thought partner. This role is accountable for the group’s tax compliance, tax accounting and provision, and tax planning across key jurisdictions. It is a hands-on, technical leadership role that emphasizes direct tax and utilizes external advisors efficiently.

Responsibilities

Own the global direct tax compliance calendar across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, elections, and installments.
Direct and coordinate external advisors who prepare returns and provide jurisdiction-specific advice.
Oversee transfer pricing compliance, including documentation, intercompany agreements, and country-by-country reporting.
Maintain a robust tax governance and risk framework, including tax-related SOX / NI 52-109 controls and supporting documentation.
Own the consolidated income tax provision under IFRS (IAS 12), including current and deferred tax, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and the effective tax rate reconciliation.
Prepare the income tax note disclosures for the consolidated financial statements and support related MD&A commentary.
Partner with the Corporate Controller and external auditors on provision review and tax-related internal controls.
Act as a strategic thought partner to senior finance leaders and business leaders, providing enterprise-wide tax understanding for efficient tax planning.
Advise on the tax implications of the group’s legal-entity structure, financing, cash repatriation, M&A, dispositions, and reorganizations.
Model effective and cash tax outcomes of business initiatives and legislative change across key jurisdictions.
Provide oversight and a broad working understanding of film/animation and content tax credits.
Manage tax audits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities, coordinating external advisors.
Serve as the internal tax subject-matter expert for Finance, Treasury, Legal, and the business units.
Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Tax Specialist, and manage the network of external tax advisors, budgets, and engagements.
Champion process improvement, documentation, and knowledge retention within a small, outsourced-leveraged operating model.

Requirements

CPA (or equivalent) required.
Progressive tax experience, including meaningful public-company and multi-jurisdictional exposure.
Deep expertise in Canadian corporate tax and IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12).
Solid working knowledge of U.S. and U.K. tax regimes and awareness of European considerations.
Strong command of international tax and transfer pricing concepts, including BEPS / Pillar Two developments.
Experience operating in a SOX / NI 52-109 control environment.
A hands-on, resourceful leader comfortable delivering through a lean team and external advisors.
Excellent executive-communication and thought-partnership skills.

Skills

Specialized tax credential – CPA In-Depth Tax Program and/or Master of Taxation – considered an asset.
Media, entertainment, or IP-intensive industry experience an asset.
ERP-enabled process improvement (asset): demonstrated experience leveraging ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics GP / Business Central) to streamline and automate tax accounting, provision, and reporting workflows.

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid work

Experience Level

Vice President

Education Level

CPA (or equivalent)
CPA In-Depth Tax Program (asset)
Master of Taxation (asset)

Salary/Compensations

CAD 205,000 - CAD 235,000

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement savings with company matching
Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

WildBrain builds and grows beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences.
Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi.
A global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products.
Award-winning studio partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC.
The WildBrain Network offers more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD.
WildBrain CPLG is our global licensing and consumer products arm.
Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our DNA.
We strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world.
We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain.
A culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.
We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees.
We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job.
If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying.
We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!
WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.