Full-Time

Director – Global Tax

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Achievers

Achievers

501-1,000 employees

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Education

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid work model; specific in-office days not mentioned.

Category
Tax Accounting
Financial Planning
Accounting

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Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Big 4 experience preferred.

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions aimed at improving workplace culture and performance. Their main product is the Employee Success Platform, which uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and performance. Key features of the platform include "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for capturing real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Achievers operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to access their tools and services, including consulting and training. The goal of Achievers is to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately enhancing overall business performance.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$38.3M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achievers' integration with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances deployment and management for global customers.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with Microsoft Viva, expand Achievers' HR platform capabilities.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Achievers' market potential and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI integration may introduce biases or errors in employee recognition processes.
  • Economic uncertainties could lead to budget cuts affecting Achievers' subscription revenue model.
  • Increased competition from other cloud-based HR solutions may challenge Achievers' market position.

What makes Achievers unique

  • Achievers offers a true cloud-based Employee Success Platform for global employee engagement.
  • The platform includes AI-driven tools like Inclusion Coach for unbiased employee recognition.
  • Achievers' proprietary Belonging Model fosters inclusive work environments and workplace belonging.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options