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About Us

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MBI Brands (the “Company”) is one of Canada's largest privately held restaurant companies, franchising and operating two premium QSR brands—Mary Brown's Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito. Both brands have established MBI Brands as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. Renowned for its family-like culture, the Company fosters an environment where team members can grow, thrive, and make meaningful contributions.

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Driven by a dedicated team of Operators Who Care, MBI Brands is committed to excellence, best‐in‐class service, and serving guests, teams, and communities worldwide.

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We are a team of Operators Who Care, strongly focused on excellence, best-in-class service, and caring for our guests, teams and communities across the globe. We celebrate our people—from recent hires to our most tenured employees—creating a culture built on respect, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork. With nearly 400 locations worldwide and plans to double our footprint in the next few years, we are embarking on exciting expansions into both new and existing markets, including the UK, Mexico, India, Pakistan, and the US.

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MBI Brands holds the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed (Platinum Member) designation and has also received numerous awards, including the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchisee Satisfaction Award and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work.

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Position Summary The Director, Tax & Treasury is responsible for leading the Company’s corporate tax strategy, compliance, and international tax planning within a franchise-based operating model, while overseeing treasury activities to support liquidity, financial risk management, and capital planning.

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Reporting to the President, this role serves as the Company’s subject matter expert in taxation—both domestic and international—and partners closely with other departments to ensure tax efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective support of international expansion initiatives.

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This is an individual contributor role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Corporate Tax Strategy & Compliance

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- Lead corporate tax planning and compliance for Canadian and international entities operating within a franchise system.
- Oversee preparation and coordination of corporate income tax filings, indirect taxes, and other statutory obligations.
- Develop and implement tax-efficient structures to support franchise operations, royalty streams, intercompany arrangements, and cross-border expansion.
- Manage transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and documentation to ensure compliance with Canadian and international regulations.
- Monitor legislative changes and assess implications for both corporate and franchise business models.
- Partner with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities as required.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Lead tax provisioning and related financial statement disclosures.

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International Taxation & Cross-Border Planning

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- Provide strategic guidance on international tax matters relevant to franchise systems, including royalty withholding taxes, foreign tax credits, repatriation strategies, and permanent establishment considerations.
- Support international market entry initiatives through tax modeling, entity structuring, and regulatory assessments.
- Ensure compliance with cross-border reporting requirements and evolving global tax frameworks.
- Prepare executive-level analysis and recommendations for senior leadership.

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Treasury Management

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- Oversee enterprise cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across corporate and franchise-related revenue streams.
- Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance.
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange exposure associated with international franchise operations.
- Support capital planning and financing initiatives in collaboration with the Director, Finance.
- Maintain appropriate controls over treasury processes and cash management activities.

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Risk Management/Insurance

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- Oversee insurance requirements for the Company and ensure coverage is continually updated/reviewed.
- Review the franchisee insurance requirements and ensure franchisee documentation is updated appropriately.

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Other duties as required.

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Qualifications:

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· CPA designation required; completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course or equivalent advanced tax training strongly preferred.

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· 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting, including

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📌 Director, Tax & Treasury (Saint Lauren Nord)
🏢 MBI Brands
📍 Saint Lauren Nord