Director – Global Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Assist with international tax planning and compliance for global subsidiaries and operations.

• Analyze and structure cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, financing arrangements, and models for intellectual property ownership.

• Manage the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and strategic partnerships.

• Supervise transfer pricing policies and documentation in coordination with external advisors.

• Provide guidance on Canadian federal and provincial tax issues, encompassing corporate income tax, GST/HST, provincial sales taxes, payroll taxes, withholding taxes, and tax audits.

• Offer advice on U.S. tax ramifications related to the group's operations.

• Deliver insights regarding tax considerations for employee international mobility.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting departments on tax reporting, audits, disputes, and compliance requirements with tax authorities.

• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes in relevant international jurisdictions, Canada, and the United States.

• Formulate and execute internal tax governance policies and strategies for tax risk management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Master's degree in Taxation or completion of the In-Depth Tax Program.

• CPA designation or active membership in good standing with a Canadian or international law society.

• A minimum of 5–10 years of pertinent experience in international tax, preferably within a top-tier law firm, Big Four firm, or the in-house tax department of a multinational corporation.

• Deep knowledge of cross-border tax issues and Canadian corporate taxation.

• U.S. tax expertise is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with international tax planning, transfer pricing, and global tax compliance.

• Prior experience in supporting technology, SaaS, software, fintech, or intellectual property-focused businesses is strongly preferred.

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and corporate reorganizations is highly desirable.

• Strong business insight with the capability to offer practical and results-driven advice.

• Superior writing, analytical, and negotiation abilities.

• Capability to work independently and manage intricate matters across various jurisdictions.

• Bilingualism (English required; proficiency in French is considered an asset).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-driven incentives.

• Flexible work environment (fully remote).

• Opportunity to engage with complex international tax issues within a rapidly expanding technology company.

• Direct access to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Significant potential for growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a high-growth organization.