Senior Manager, Global Income Tax

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Achievers is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Income Tax, who will play a pivotal role in building out our internal tax function at Achievers. The position will primarily focus on US taxation, transfer pricing, as well as oversee Canadian and global taxes. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of US Federal and State tax and a general understanding of Canadian and foreign income tax. The role offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to global taxation and transfer pricing. The role requires a tax manager experienced in both the day-to-day tax department operations as well as management of our global compliance calendar.   

This position will report directly to the VP, Global Tax & Treasury. This is a hybrid role based out of Toronto in Liberty Village. 

As a Senior Manager, Global Income Tax you will:

• Manage external service providers globally to ensure timely and accurate corporate tax filings in accordance with the global compliance and reporting calendar
• Manage the preparation and timely filing of US (Federal and State) tax returns and oversee foreign tax compliance
• Assist in the preparation and or review of the consolidated annual tax provision under ASC 740 and facilitate the annual financial statement audit of tax accounts.
• Responsible for the Company’s uncertain tax positions analysis and the conclusions related to global tax matters.
• Assist in the review and accrual of transfer-pricing activities, develop support related to methodologies and documentation of various intercompany and cross-border transactions.
• Management of tax instalments and taxes payable for Achievers’ group of companies.
• Assist with global cash tax forecasting within the Company’s annual budget and strategic corporate plans.
• Manage and oversee all tax examinations by external auditors
• Assist the VP, Global Tax & Treasury in the design, execution, and maintenance of tax policies, tax processes and internal tax controls documentation.
• Assist with various global income tax, indirect tax, and ad hoc projects.
• Provide tax assistance on corporate development initiatives including research, modeling, due diligence, and structuring evaluations.
• Key tax support to Sales, Customer Support teams in respect of FAQ tax questions.
• Monitor legislative changes in U.S., Canada, and key international jurisdictions that may impact the Company and work with third-party advisors to address any consequences of such changes.
• Perform detailed research within US international tax and foreign tax laws, regulations, and other legal authorities and prepare memos to support the Company’s tax positions.
• Be involved with industry groups to keep abreast of tax developments and concerns.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with other departments, business units and external advisors.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax and/or Finance.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA/CA).
• Masters of Tax and/or CICA In depth Tax I, II, III preferred.
• 6-10 years of tax compliance, tax provision, and international tax experience for multi-national corporations, including prior public accounting (Big 4 experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of transfer pricing.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax laws/regulations, inclusive of international tax provisions of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (GILTI, BEAT, FDII, and FTC).
• Experience in ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes under U.S. GAAP is a must.
• Familiar with operations of international tax treaty networks and withholding tax.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Able to express facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing, and organized manner; listen effectively, and clarify information as needed to tax and non-tax internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Executives, all levels of management, peers, external auditors, consultants and to participate in operational teams to develop strategies.
• Experience with NetSuite, Avalara and/or comparable software is a plus.