Job Description Tax Compliance & Governance Own the global direct tax compliance calendar across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, elections, and installments in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and other territories.

Direct and coordinate external advisors who prepare returns and provide jurisdiction-specific advice, ensuring quality, consistency, and value for spend.

Oversee transfer pricing compliance, including documentation, intercompany agreements, and country-by-country reporting.

Maintain a robust tax governance and risk framework, including tax-related SOX / NI 52-109 controls and supporting documentation.

Tax Accounting & Reporting Own the consolidated income tax provision under IFRS (IAS 12), including current and deferred tax, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and the effective tax rate reconciliation, for quarterly and annual reporting.

Prepare the income tax note disclosures for the consolidated financial statements and support related MD&A; commentary.

Partner with the Corporate Controller and external auditors on provision review and tax-related internal controls.

Tax Planning & Thought Partnership Act as a strategic thought partner to the SVP, Finance & Corporate Controller, CFO, and business leaders, providing the enterprise-wide tax understanding needed for efficient tax planning.

Advise on the tax implications of the groups legal-entity structure, financing, cash repatriation, M&A;, dispositions, and reorganizations.

Model effective and cash tax outcomes of business initiatives and legislative change (e.g., BEPS / Pillar Two) across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.

Production tax credits: provide oversight and a broad working understanding of film/animation and content tax credits (which are administered primarily at the business-unit level), acting as a central point of coordination and technical sounding board rather than day-to-day preparer.

Controversy & Relationships Manage tax audits, assessments, and disputes with the CRA, IRS, HMRC, and other tax authorities, coordinating external advisors as required.

Serve as the internal tax subject-matter expert for Finance, Treasury, Legal, and the business units.

Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Tax Specialist, and manage the network of external tax advisors, budgets, and engagements.

Champion process improvement, documentation, and knowledge retention within a small, outsourced-leveraged operating model.

Qualifications CPA (or equivalent) required; a specialized tax credential CPA In-Depth Tax Program and/or Master of Taxation considered an asset.

Progressive tax experience, including meaningful public-company and multi-jurisdictional exposure; media, entertainment, or IP-intensive industry an asset.

Deep expertise in Canadian corporate tax and IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12),



with solid working knowledge of U.S. and U.K. tax regimes and awareness of European considerations.

Robust command of international tax and transfer pricing concepts, including BEPS / Pillar Two developments.

Experience operating in a SOX / NI 52-109 control environment. ERP-enabled process improvement (asset): demonstrated experience leveraging ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics GP / Business Central) to streamline and automate tax accounting, provision, and reporting workflows. A hands-on, resourceful leader comfortable delivering through a lean team and external advisors, with excellent executive-communication and thought-partnership skills.

Additional Information What We Offer Working at Wild

Brain is more than a job itsthe opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful,and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.

We offer competitivebenefits,and we invest in our people and their future.

Total Rewards At Wild

Brain, we strive forequitableand consistent pay practiceswithin a robust total rewards framework.

Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specializedexpertise, and overall impact.

Compensation: Base salary is part of a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Paid time off Retirement savings with company matching Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Hybrid work model Our Hiring Process Initial virtual screening with our Talent Acquisition team Interview with the hiring manager (virtual or in person, TBD) Interview with 23 key business partners (virtual or in person, TBD) Role-specific assessment, where applicable AI in Our Hiring Process We use artificial intelligence (AI) to support and enhance the recruitment experiencefor example, by organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. AI is never used to make hiring decisions.

All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals.AI tools used in our recruitment process are subject to rigorous privacy, security, and risk assessments and are applied in alignment with Wild

Brains Inclusive Hiring framework.

We believe technology should enhance human judgment, not replace it.

Our Commitment Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion are in our DNA.





As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect andhonourthe diversity of our audiences around the world.

We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at Wild

Brain.

To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

Wedemonstrateour commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees.

We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job.

If youpossesssimilarexperience that is close to whatwevelisted here, we encourage you toplease still considerapplying.

We strongly believe that diverseexperience, transferable skills, and passion are key!
Wild

Brain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation isrequired.

About Wild

Brain At Wild

Brain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences.

Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise managementbringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products.

Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba Gabba

Land! and Finding Her Edge .

The Wild

Brain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across You

Tube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to todays kids and families wherever theyre watchingconnecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions.

Wild

Brain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide.

Headquartered in Toronto, Wild

Brain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

Visit us at wildbrain.com.

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📌 Vice President, Tax (Toronto)
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