Tax Manager, Mistplay
2+ days a week in office
Loyalty app for mobile gamers
Be an early applicant
Loyalty app for mobile gamers
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To be the best way to play mobile games for everyone, everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm or multinational corporation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation is required
- Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Taxation or the CPA In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent specialization)
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian Corporate Income Tax (Federal and Provincial), with specific expertise in Quebec tax
- Strong understanding of US Corporate Income Tax (Federal, State, and International/subpart F)
- Working knowledge and management of external advisors for South Korean tax compliance
- Expertise in Tax Provisioning (ASC 740), Transfer Pricing analysis, and SR&ED tax credit management
- Experience with tax audit management and defense
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite or equivalent) and advanced spreadsheet software like Google Sheets
- Familiarity with tax preparation and provision software (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters OneSource) and tax research tools like Taxnet Pro
- Pro-level communication skills to simplify complex tax concepts for non-tax audiences
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment while maintaining extreme attention to detail and accuracy
What the job involves
- Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of all corporate income tax returns (T2/1120/Local filings) and other tax filings like GST/HST, VAT/Sales Tax, and Withholding Taxes for Canadian, US, and South Korean entities
- Develop and implement proactive tax planning strategies to optimize the company's worldwide effective tax rate and cash tax position
- Monitor and analyze changes in Canadian, US, and international tax legislation, such as BEPS, GILTI, and FDII, to assess impact on business strategy
- Manage the identification, analysis, preparation, and defense of all Canadian tax incentives, including the SR&ED tax credit program
- Oversee compliance and filings for other relevant provincial and federal tax credits and grants
- Maintain and manage global transfer pricing documentation and policies for intercompany transactions across all jurisdictions
- Analyze and interpret tax implications of cross-border transactions, including permanent establishment risk and withholding tax
- Manage Canadian Regulation 102 and 105 compliance for cross-border employees and contractors
- Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions (current and deferred tax) in accordance with ASC 740
- Manage and coordinate all tax audits, inquiries, and reviews by domestic and international tax authorities
- Identify and mitigate tax risks by implementing robust internal controls and maintaining clear tax policies
- Provide tax advice to senior management and cross-functional teams on transactions, market expansion, and strategic initiatives
- Selectively manage and collaborate with external tax advisors and consultants
Our take
Customer retention in mobile gaming can lead to increased ad revenue and more immersive experiences. Mistplay is a loyalty program helping publishers achieve a higher hit rate on their games, whilst simultaneously rewarding gamers for their loyalty.
Its loyalty programme involves curated game recommendation libraries, as well as rewards for partaking in challenges and tournaments. Publishers gain increased ad revenue for partnering with Mistplay as well as the chance to capitalize on a 6 million+ userbase. Indeed, Mistplay has grown significantly since its launch in 2016, resulting in a buyout by GrowthCurve Capital in 2021.
Whilst it mainly focused on Android devices up until 2025, the release of Mistplay for iPhone marks a step up for the company. It's rewarded advertising and loyalty programmes can now reach an even larger consumer base, indicating a promising future for the pioneering ad and gaming platform.
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Company HQ
International District, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Henri-Charles Machalani
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Henri is also an Investor at Groq and a Board Member at Sami Agtech.
Eugene Joannides
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Eugene is also an Investor at Attain, DataGPT and GENAIZ, and a Limited Partner at GrowthCurve Capital. He previously studied Finance at Concordia University.
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