C-FIN-201 Tax Intern – Tax Technology & AI Enablement

This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.

Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th

By joining CAEs Global Tax function you will support tax professionals across Canadian U.S. and International Tax as well as Indirect Tax through technologyenabled datadriven and automationfocused initiatives. While the role is not structured as a formal rotation it offers broad exposure to global tax matters through collaboration with multiple teams and participation in mandates focused on process optimization analytics and continuous this role you will contribute to tax return preparation income tax provision calculations and global tax initiatives while actively supporting the design standardization and automation of tax data processes. You will participate in tax analyses indirect tax mandates and initiatives leveraging structured datasets reconciliations dashboards and AIassisted workflows to improve efficiency consistency and controls across the global tax function. This seniorlevel internship is ideal for candidates interested in combining taxation technology and analytics within a complex multinational environment. You will gain handson experience with income tax provisions in Canada and selected international jurisdictions while supporting global tax projects and collaborating with crossfunctional stakeholders on scalable forwardlooking tax initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support Canadian U.S. and international tax compliance including data preparation reconciliations and working papers
• Contribute to global tax initiatives and special projects including crossborder mandates
• Participate in tax data standardization and automation initiatives (e.g. recurring calculations reconciliations controls)
• Develop and maintain technologyenabled tools and workflows (e.g. advanced Excel Power Query automation tools)
• Build or support dashboards and reporting (e.g. Power BI) to monitor tax processes key accounts and deliverables
• Assist with indirect tax matters (GST/HST QST VAT) including transaction validation data analysis and logic testing
• Perform data quality and control checks (completeness accuracy variance analysis) and document results Use AIassisted tools in a responsible and controlled manner (e.g. documentation summaries checklists) in compliance with CAE confidentiality and governance standards
• Document processes (SOPs) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Global Tax team
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Analytics Information Systems or a related field
• Design prototype and support AIassisted agents to automate or enhance selected tax processes (e.g. recurring reconciliations data quality checks preparation of working papers) under supervision and within approved governance frameworks
• Strong interest in corporate taxation and tax technology / automation
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables formulas;
• Power Query strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large structured datasets
• High level of attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Power BI Alteryx Power Automate SQL or Python an asset
• Exposure to AI agent concepts (e.g. taskbased agents workflow orchestration prompt logic)
• Curiosity for applying AI responsibly in a corporate compliancedriven environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and financial data structures (GL trial balance subledgers)
• Basic knowledge of tax concepts Interest in AIenabled process improvement within a governancedriven environment
• Bilingualism (English and French)
  

Location of the internship is Montreal QC.

Internship will be carried out in hybrid mode.

Collaboration with stakeholders across Canada the United States and international locations.

*All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). All hires will be required to complete sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal. They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate. All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.

*Please take note that if you are on a student work or international student permit the delays for the security background check take minimum 16 weeks.

CAE offers:

• Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
• Flexible schedules and work from home policy
• Open concept workspace
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• Possibility of permanent employment/extension
• STM access on campus
• Free parking on site for cars and bikes
• Running club and sports activities
• Changing rooms and showers
• Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall

*For all interns hired we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.

About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position TypeCOOP-Student (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race nationality color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are availablecontact your recruiter or email if needed.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1