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 :

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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