The Tax Senior Associate at Canonical is a pivotal role designed for an astute and forward-thinking tax professional who will report directly to the CFO. This position involves building a comprehensive tax function for multiple corporate entities globally while navigating the complexities of evolving global tax legislation. The individual will be responsible for designing and owning the tax processes that support the company's ambitious global expansion strategy. Engagement with external advisers for transfer pricing documentation and tax planning initiatives is essential. The role emphasizes identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency using technology ensuring accuracy in tax provisioning and managing tax audits and interactions with tax authorities. Prioritizing intellect and strategic thinking over years of experience Canonical seeks candidates with impressive academic achievements and relevant tax qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of technology's impact on tax processes and demonstrate excellent communication skills to articulate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.