We are seeking a Director, Corporate Tax. In this role, you will be a key player in our client's Corporate Tax team, applying your extensive knowledge of global tax rules to our client's worldwide operations and growth. You will offer analytical, planning, and financial reporting support to our executive team.
Director, Corporate Tax Responsibilities
• Lead the development of tax strategies aimed at reducing tax liability while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Play a proactive role in tax planning, identifying tax-saving opportunities, credits, and deductions while maintaining a strong ethical and legal stance.
• Supervise the global tax reporting process, including local tax provision oversight, consolidation, disclosure, and controls.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, HR, and divisional operations to provide tax guidance for various business initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the tax department, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with the finance team to provide accurate tax rate forecasts and tax budgets to proactively support accurate financial planning.
• Assess potential tax risks, manage tax risk within the corporate framework, oversee global tax exams.
• Participate in M& A activities, including planning, due diligence, legal document review, integration planning and execution.
• Stay informed about global tax laws and regulations to ensure complete and accurate compliance.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar (Senior Manager or Director of Corporate Tax) is required.
• Proficiency in various accounting functions is essential.
• Must have significant experience in auditing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international tax compliance is necessary.
• Ability to develop and implement tax planning strategies is crucial.
• Must be proficient in Canadian and US tax reporting and compliance.
• Familiarity with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley is a must.
• Strong leadership skills are needed for this role.