Director of Global Tax, Achievers
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Open for applications
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Achievers is looking for an experienced Director, Global Tax to lead and build out our internal tax function in a fast paced, and high growth environment
- The ideal candidate will have wide breadth of tax knowledge, across both income taxation and indirect taxation, domestic and international
- The role requires a tax professional and leader who is experienced in both the day-to-day tax department operations as well as extensive work in tax planning and project management in a global environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax and/or Finance
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA/CA) and/or MST strongly preferred
- More than eight years of tax planning, consulting, compliance, and international tax experience for multi-national corporations, including prior public accounting (Big 4 experience preferred)
- Experience in ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes, including but not limited to annual income tax provision accounting and interim income tax provision accounting
- Knowledge of accounting theory and financial statement presentation
- 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 accounting and filing for VAT/HST and other taxes across multiple, global regimes
- Familiar with operations of international tax treaty networks and withholding tax
- Sound business and finance knowledge and judgment
- Strong oral & written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with the Executives, all levels of management, peers, external auditors, consultants and to participate in operational teams to develop strategies
- Excellent organizational ability, able to handle multiple projects with a high level of accuracy and meet critical deadlines
What the job involves
- This position will report directly to our Chief Financial Officer
- Manage U.S. federal, U.S. state, and Canadian income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings
- Oversee international income tax compliance
- Delivery of complete and accurate quarterly ASC 740 income tax accounting results in a controlled, effective, and efficient manner
- Oversee all indirect tax compliance, maintain worldwide documentation of indirect tax procedures, and actively manage tax software functionality for all indirect reporting requirements
- Assist in reviewing transfer-pricing activities and developing supportable methodologies and documentation on various cross-border transactions
- Provide tax advisory support on international income and transactional taxes to cross functional teams
- Manage and assess potential SRED and other R&D or tax credit eligibility
- Manage all tax examinations by external auditors and resolve the tax issues in the most cost-effective manner. Liaise with domestic & overseas accountants, auditors, tax authorities, and outside advisors
- Manage other tax regulatory tax filings
- Monitor legislative changes in U.S. and Canada, and key international jurisdictions that may impact the Company and work with third-party advisors to address any consequences of such changes
- Complete other tasks as assigned, which may include performing multi-jurisdictional tax research, preparing tax memoranda, analyzing business cases and M&A opportunities
- Be involved with industry groups to keep abreast of tax developments and concerns
- Maintain effective working relationships with other departments, business units, and external advisors
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organisations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform uses personalised, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organisations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
Recently, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion simplifies procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network for exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the flow of work, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company values
- It’s The People - We are exceptional because of our people, empowering every A-Player to develop and thrive
- Be Bold - Inspire creativity, deliver continuous innovation, and find opportunity in failure
- Own The Outcome - Act with a sense of urgency. Think big, prioritize, take action, and be accountable for the outcome
- One Team - Invest in our collective success. Leverage shared genius and promote teamwork by embracing authentic, timely communication
- Win With Customers - We win with our customers – we are successful when they are successful
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Jeff Cates
(CEO, not founder)Experience as Vice President of PSG Consumer at Hewlett-Packard for 3 years, and President and CEO of Intuit Canada for 8 years.
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