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Job Summary:
As a Tax Analyst, you will have a key role on the Finance team by supporting D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function as well as global income tax function. This role includes analyzing financial data, preparing commodity tax filings and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations, and assisting with tax audits and inquiries. You will research tax laws, monitor regulatory changes, and assess their impact on D2L’s commodity tax function. As a subject matter expert, you will partner with cross-functional teams to support compliance, provide guidance, and help drive process improvements. You will also support the global tax team by contributing to the preparation of income tax provisions, assisting with supporting workpapers for income tax returns and transfer pricing reports, and helping to create schedules and reports required for financial reporting. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to the continued success of the Finance organization.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel/expense functions as needed.
- Execute D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed.
- Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in-house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and/or bids.
- Prepare income or non-income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions.
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS.
- Ensure compliance, and proper tax recordkeeping in relation of tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation.
- Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
Competencies:
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Interest in process improvement and ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to logically solve problems
Suggested Qualifications/Experience:
Work Experience Recommendations:
- Relevant accounting and global commodity tax experience (GST/HST/PST/Sales Tax/VAT)
- Relevant Canada income tax experience; other jurisdictions will be considered an asset
- Experience assisting with financial audits
- Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Familiarity with tax concepts related to cross‑border transactions and SaaS digital services is an asset
- Experience in a global, multi-currency organization is an asset
Education Recommendations:
- Post-secondary education in business and finance/accounting
- In-Depth courses I, II, & III preferred
- Working toward CPA designation
Location Information: This role is open to applicants within Ontario. Our ideal candidate is located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and is able to work in a hybrid model at our global HQ (137 Glasgow Street Suite 560, Kitchener).
This position is to fill an existing vacancy
The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
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