C-FIN-201 Tax Intern – Tax Technology & AI Enablement

CAE•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree. Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th. By joining CAE’s Global Tax function, you will support tax professionals across Canadian, U.S. and International Tax, as well as Indirect Tax, through technology‑enabled, data‑driven and automation‑focused initiatives. While the role is not structured as a formal rotation, it offers broad exposure to global tax matters through collaboration with multiple teams and participation in mandates focused on process optimization, analytics and continuous improvement. In this role, you will contribute to tax return preparation, income tax provision calculations and global tax initiatives, while actively supporting the design, standardization and automation of tax data processes. You will participate in tax analyses, indirect tax mandates, and initiatives leveraging structured datasets, reconciliations, dashboards and AI‑assisted workflows to improve efficiency, consistency and controls across the global tax function. This senior‑level internship is ideal for candidates interested in combining taxation, technology and analytics within a complex multinational environment. You will gain hands‑on experience with income tax provisions in Canada and selected international jurisdictions, while supporting global tax projects and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders on scalable, forward‑looking tax initiatives.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems or a related field
Design, prototype and support AI‑assisted agents to automate or enhance selected tax processes (e.g., recurring reconciliations, data quality checks, preparation of working papers), under supervision and within approved governance frameworks
Strong interest in corporate taxation and tax technology / automation
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas; Power Query strongly preferred)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, structured datasets
High level of attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal.
They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate.
All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, Power Automate, SQL or Python an asset
Exposure to AI agent concepts (e.g., task‑based agents, workflow orchestration, prompt logic)
Curiosity for applying AI responsibly in a corporate, compliance‑driven environment
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial data structures (GL, trial balance, sub‑ledgers)
Basic knowledge of tax concepts
Interest in AI‑enabled process improvement within a governance‑driven environment
Bilingualism (English and French)

Responsibilities

Support Canadian, U.S. and international tax compliance, including data preparation, reconciliations and working papers
Contribute to global tax initiatives and special projects, including cross‑border mandates
Participate in tax data standardization and automation initiatives (e.g., recurring calculations, reconciliations, controls)
Develop and maintain technology‑enabled tools and workflows (e.g., advanced Excel, Power Query, automation tools)
Build or support dashboards and reporting (e.g., Power BI) to monitor tax processes, key accounts and deliverables
Assist with indirect tax matters (GST/HST, QST, VAT), including transaction validation, data analysis and logic testing
Perform data quality and control checks (completeness, accuracy, variance analysis) and document results
Use AI‑assisted tools in a responsible and controlled manner (e.g., documentation, summaries, checklists), in compliance with CAE confidentiality and governance standards
Document processes (SOPs) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Global Tax team

Benefits

Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
Flexible schedules and work from home policy
Open concept workspace
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
Possibility of permanent employment/extension
STM access on campus
Free parking on site for cars and bikes
Running club and sports activities
Changing rooms and showers
Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall
Reimbursement of internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents