Tax Manager (Toronto)

Tax Manager (Toronto)

11 Nov
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Dreamfields
|
Toronto

11 Nov

Dreamfields

Toronto

- Job Title: Manager, Tax
- Department: Accounting
- Master Department: Accounting
- Report to: Accounting Director
- Effective Date: November 9, 2026
- FLSA Exempt Status: Exempt

Company Overview

DreamFields is built on a bold mission: disrupting the industry through a lifestyle brand that blends cannabis, culture, and unforgettable moments. Driven by Jeeter, the nation's #1 pre-roll brand, we combine creative excellence with cutting-edge operations to build one of the most loved workplaces in cannabis. As we continue to scale nationally across the USA and internationally in Canada, our growing team is fueling the next chapter of DreamFields' success.

Work Location & State Eligibility

Jeeter is currently authorized to hire remote and field-based employees residing in the following approved states/regions:

- AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, and WI.
- Canada

Job Summary

The Tax Manager leads DreamFields' federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and reporting across its multi-state cannabis operations. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this hands-on role manages tax filings, payments, audits, external advisors, and internal controls. Key responsibilities include navigating IRC Section 280E, overseeing tax-related inventory costing and COGS methodologies, supporting income tax accounting under US GAAP, and managing indirect taxes. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of progressive tax experience, strong technical expertise, and effective cross-functional communication skills to strengthen the tax function, manage risk, and support informed financial and operational decisions.

Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance





- Manage the company's overall federal, state, and local tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal and state corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1120 and applicable state equivalents.
- Manage state tax filings, estimated tax payments, extensions, and annual compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with state and local business taxes, gross receipts of taxes, franchise taxes, excise taxes, and other industry‑specific tax obligations.
- Monitor filing deadlines and establish a comprehensive national tax compliance calendar.
- Ensure proper documentation, reconciliations, and support for all tax filings and payments.

Cannabis Industry Taxation – IRC Section 280E

- Serve as the company's internal subject matter expert on IRC Section 280E and its application to cannabis businesses.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and support of federal income tax calculations and corporate tax returns considering Section 280E limitations.
- Develop and implement tax strategies related to the appropriate identification, allocation, and documentation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for tax purposes.




- Maintain a thorough understanding of the differences between financial reporting COGS under US GAAP and tax-deductible inventory costs under applicable federal tax regulations.
- Work closely with Cost Accounting, Operations, and Finance to establish appropriate methodologies for inventory costing and tax reporting.
- Evaluate potential tax planning opportunities and the financial implications of changes to federal cannabis tax regulations.
- Maintain adequate documentation to support the company's tax positions, COGS calculations, inventory methodologies, and Section 280E compliance.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on complex cannabis tax matters, technical research, and tax controversy issues.

Tax Planning & Strategy

- Develop and execute a comprehensive tax planning strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to minimize the company's overall effective tax burden while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws.
- Analyze the implications of business expansion, current state operations, legal entity structures, intercompany transactions, and operational changes.
- Evaluate tax implications associated with manufacturing operations, wholesale distribution, inventory management, and related‑party transactions.
- Review intercompany management fees, shared services, cost allocations, and other intercompany arrangements to ensure appropriate tax treatment.

Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Oversee the company's income tax accounting and reporting process in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 740.
- Coordinate the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants and accounting personnel to ensure consistency between tax returns

📌 Tax Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Dreamfields
📍 Toronto

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