Senior Manager, Global Income Tax (US)

What you'll do:

• Manage the preparation and timely filing of Canadian, US (Federal and State) and foreign tax compliance, with a strong focus on U.S. and Canadian taxation.
• 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 of transfer-pricing activities, develop support related to methodologies and documentation of various intercompany and cross-border transactions.
• Management of tax installments and taxes payable for all domestic, US and foreign legal entities; working with Achievers’ corporate finance and foreign regional controllership teams.
• Assist with global cash tax forecasting within the Company’s annual budget and strategic corporate plans.
• Manage all tax examinations by external auditors and resolve tax issues in the most cost-effective manner. Liaise with domestic & overseas accountants, auditors, tax authorities, and outside advisors.
• Assist the Director of Global Tax in the design, execution, and maintenance of tax policies, tax processes and internal tax controls documentation.
• Manage and assess potential SRED and other R&D or tax credit/incentive eligibility.
• 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.

What 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.
• 10 to 15 years of tax compliance, tax provision, and international tax experience for multi-national corporations, including prior public accounting (Big 4 experience preferred).
• 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.
• Experience with U.S. Sales tax compliance is a plus.
• 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 the 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.