Sr. Manager, Tax Audit & Risk

About the Role:

IMAX is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Audit & Risk to join our Finance team at our Sheridan Park office in Mississauga. Reporting to the Vice President, Tax, this role will play a critical part in managing global tax audits, mitigating tax risks, strengthening governance and internal controls, and supporting the integrity of IMAX's financial reporting.

The Senior Manager will serve as a key point of coordination between tax authorities, external auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure tax matters are managed effectively and strategically. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex tax initiatives, strengthen audit readiness, and drive continuous improvements across IMAX's global tax operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and strategic tax professional who demonstrates sound judgment, strong technical expertise, and the ability to navigate complex tax matters in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

Tax Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and manage corporate tax audits, examinations, and disputes across multiple jurisdictions, from initiation through resolution
• Develop audit strategies, coordinate responses to tax authorities, and support objections, appeals, and dispute resolution
• Identify and assess emerging tax risks, develop mitigation strategies, and minimize potential tax, interest, and penalty exposure
• Research and analyze complex corporate and international tax matters, providing well-supported technical recommendations
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation, technical memoranda, and supporting evidence to substantiate tax positions

Financial Reporting & SOX Compliance

• Lead tax-related support for external financial statement audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests
• Support the review of tax provisions, uncertain tax positions, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and financial statement disclosures under US GAAP (ASC 740)
• Oversee tax-related SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, deficiency assessments, and remediation
• Strengthen internal controls and tax governance processes to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other business teams to evaluate transactions, identify tax implications, and address potential risks
• Serve as a key liaison with tax authorities, external auditors, and professional advisors
• Manage external tax advisors, coordinate specialist support, and monitor associated costs against approved budgets
• Provide timely updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to Tax leadership and senior stakeholders

Process Improvement & Tax Governance

• Enhance tax audit readiness through improved documentation, reporting, and knowledge management
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency
• Support the development and implementation of tax risk management and governance frameworks
• Leverage technology and process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of tax audit and compliance activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, accounting, audit, or related functions, with significant exposure to tax audits, controversy, risk management, or financial reporting
• Strong understanding of corporate and international tax principles, including the ability to analyze complex tax matters
• Experience managing tax authority audits, examinations, and disputes, including coordinating responses and evaluating technical positions
• Knowledge of US GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740) and related financial reporting requirements
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits and preparing technical documentation
• Working knowledge of SOX requirements and internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams

Nice to Haves

• CPA, CA, CPA (U.S.), or equivalent professional accounting/legal designation
• CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program, Master's degree in Taxation, or an advanced tax qualification
• Experience with Canadian CRA audits, reassessments, objections, and appeals
• Experience with international tax, transfer pricing audits, and complex intercompany transactions
• Experience within a publicly traded multinational organization or professional services environment
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 740, SOX tax controls, and tax risk management frameworks
• Experience leveraging technology, data analytics, or AI to improve tax processes and audit readiness

Position Status:
New Role

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. / Cette offre d'emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l'organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

$126,059.00 / 126,059.00$ - $145,597.00 / 145,597.00$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience, des compétences, de l'équité interne et de l'emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s'appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.