Full-Time

Director – Global Tax

Updated on 12/20/2024

Achievers

Achievers

501-1,000 employees

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Education

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position based in Toronto, requires in-office presence.

Category
Tax Accounting
Financial Planning
Accounting
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.

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions through its Employee Success Platform, which is designed to improve workplace culture and performance. The platform uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and includes features like "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Achievers operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to access its tools and services, which also include consulting and training. The goal of Achievers is to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately leading to better business performance.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$38.3M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Achievers' market potential.
  • Expansion into Google Cloud Marketplace enhances Achievers' scalability and customer reach.
  • Increased focus on diversity and inclusion aligns with current HR trends.

What critics are saying

  • AI tools like Inclusion Coach may introduce unforeseen biases in recognition processes.
  • Economic uncertainties could reduce HR budgets, affecting platform adoption.
  • Integration dependencies with partners like Microsoft Viva may pose operational risks.

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 recognition.
  • Achievers integrates with major platforms like Microsoft Viva and Google Cloud Marketplace.

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