Director, Taxation in Montréal

The Director, Taxation provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Company's global tax function. The role is responsible for leading the global tax strategy, compliance, and planning functions across CSL’s global operations. The Director, Taxation ensures compliance with global tax laws and regulations and drives strategic initiatives that contribute to CSL's overall growth and success. The Director, Taxation works cross-functionally with senior leadership and external advisors, managing a team of tax professionals and coordinating with regional finance teams.

What do you gain by working with us? At CSL, we acknowledge that our employees are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer much more than just a job:

• Pension plan – Your future, perfectly secured with an RRSP plan in place.
• Exceptional benefits package including top-tier healthcare & access to dental coverage (100% to 95% employer-paid), life insurance up to 2.5x your salary, a generous bonus program, gym membership allowance, and much more.
• Flexible work hours and freedom to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to thrive.
• Continuous professional development with training and advancement opportunities.

How will you contribute to our success?

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute the Company's global tax strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on strategic business decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, JVs, expansions, and restructurings.
• Develop and implement CSL’s global tax strategy tailored to the shipping sector, ensuring full compliance with international and domestic tax regulations in all countries of operation.
• Monitor tax legislation and proactively assess its impact on CSL’s current and future business operations.
• Lead international tax planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global tax regulations, including BEPS, OECD guidelines, and U.S. tax reform.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation across jurisdictions.
• Support financing activities, cross-border transactions, cash repatriation, and treasury structures.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and withholding tax.
• Manage the preparation and review of tax filings in all relevant jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain internal controls over tax processes.

Risk Management & Governance

• Lead tax audits and manage tax risk across CSL.
• Monitor and mitigate tax risks while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Prepare tax reviews and other documents and presentations for ARC and Board of Directors.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of international and domestic tax professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and results.
• Maintain effective relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Interpret complex tax regulations and explain their impact in clear, non-technical language to executives and board.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Operations teams on strategic initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement of tax processes and technology.

The skills you will bring to our team

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law, or related field.
• Masters in Tax, CPA In-Depth Tax Course, CPA designation, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a multinational organization and/or Big Four environment, including leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in international tax, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and tax planning.
• Proficiency with tax software and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax matters for different stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, results-oriented mindset, and commitment to continuous learning.

Knowledge of English is necessary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

Why CSL? The CSL Group Inc. (“CSL”), based in Montreal, Canada is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions with a rich history dating back to 1845. We are the world’s largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, the third-largest operator of cement carriers, and a leader in high-efficiency transshipment solutions and offshore logistics. Every year, we transport and handle millions of tons of cargo for industrial clients around the world. At CSL, we foster a culture rooted in safety, sustainability and innovation, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive, work with purpose, and make a meaningful impact. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible workplace for everyone. We provide accommodation at every stage of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.