In order to properly account for our operations occurring on an international scope and the value that results from it we are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor Global Tax who will be responsible for taxes aspects and processes of the Group. Reporting to the Manager Global Tax and Compliance they will be responsible for evaluating and managing the global tax exposures and compliance needs of the Group.
We are looking for the perfect candidate that will grow with us in our rapidly growing and stimulating environment. Dont pass up this opportunity to apply your leadership and proactivity to continuously improve our processes and make a difference at Averna!
Your Contribution in This Role:
- Evaluate and make recommendations on the tax aspects of treasury initiatives including repatriation intercompany loans and other cash management projects;
- Review and update transfer pricing policies and documentation based on business developments and coordinate monthly process;
- Continuously identify and implement new opportunities to lower tax costs for the Group including evaluating the structure of the Group;
- Advise the global presales and invoicing departments on the impact of sales tax and withholding tax on the structure of new contracts;
- Maintain and review the documentation of the Groups tax positions relating to sales tax corporate tax and R&D Investment credits;
- Coordinate the preparation of the R&D Credit documentation with the external consultants and the engineering department;
- Review and implement improvements to the Groups tax internal processes;
- Update internal documentation and provide training to the relevant teams when there is a change in tax law;
- Coordinate the tax aspects of M&A transactions;
- Prepare and coordinate tax compliance reporting in Canada & USA for sales tax corporate tax and R&D Credit and prepare support documentation for external tax consultants;
- Prepare the tax information for the annual consolidated financial statements;
- Coordinate and review the monthly consolidated global tax provision;
- Maintain and update documentation for tax attributes including share basis/adjusted cost base surplus calculations for foreign affiliates earnings & profits calculations where applicable
- Respond to tax authorities on audits as they arise
- Oversee estimated tax payments/instalments in the US and Canada and coordinate global cash tax forecast.
Qualifications :
The ideal candidate in a few words:
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) in either the US or Canada; an MBT JD and/or completion of CPA Canada InDepth would be an asset;
- At least 8 years of corporate tax experience in a multinational & multicurrency company;
- Must have experience with one or more of the following international areas:
- US outbound taxation
- Canadian outbound taxation
- Transfer pricing
- Demonstrated ability in adapting to foreign statutory and governmental requirements;
- Previous experience managing tight deadlines;
- Ability to organize manage and work effectively to accomplish multiple tasks while working independently particularly with nonroutine projects;
- Proficient with tax research and Excel;
- Ability to succeed in a fast paced consistently growing and changing work environment;
- Efficient at problem solving;
- Autonomous and handson;
- Previous experience with process and controls compliance and audit;
- Strong communication skills particularly the ability to explain complicated tax concepts in laymans terms;
- Able to efficiently identify and focus on relevant information;
- Fluent in English. Fluency in French would be an asset;
- Experience with an ERP (D365 an asset).
Additional Information :
Whats in it for YOU
- Flexible work hours and remote working model #LIRemote
- Competitive benefits package
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Flex days paid between Christmas and New years
- Significant discount on your Montreal transit pass
- Learning and growing through multiple cuttingedge projects and clients
Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sexual orientation gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime