US Tax Manager

About the Company Our client is a software acquisition company. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Business Planning & Reporting who will be responsible for overseeing the U.S. tax compliance and reporting process, as well as assisting with strategic tax planning for the company on an international scale. This is a newly-created role, arising from Growth. Reporting to the Global Senior Tax Manager, you will be working closely with our U.S. and international Finance Teams and play a pivotal role in developing tax-efficient solutions and processes to support all aspects of U.S. compliance, reporting and diligence. This role is ideal for someone who possesses meticulous attention to detail, thrives on delivering results, excels at recommending solutions to complex tax challenges, and is comfortable working flexible hours within a dynamic, high-growth environment. Strong social skills, a welcoming phone manner, and a proactive, self-starting attitude are essential. Your exceptional organizational skills ensure no detail goes unnoticed. As a collaborative team player, you work seamlessly within a team but can also drive projects to completion independently when necessary Why Work Here

• Excellent boss who will mentor this person.
• Lots of upside to grow into a Director or even VP role in the relatively near term

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the U.S. tax compliance process, including the preparation of the consolidated U.S. corporate tax return encompassing federal, state, and local filings.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of various international tax filings, such as forms 5471, 5472, as well as calculations for GILTI, FDII, and BEAT.
• Review the Sec. 174 R&D analyses prepared by external tax advisors to ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare quarterly tax provisions of all U.S. entities in accordance with IFRS for financial reporting purposes.
• Stay current on the latest U.S. tax developments and issues to ensure proactive compliance and strategic alignment.
• Liaison with external tax advisors to understand sales tax, property tax, franchise tax requirements for the portfolio and communicate the same to business units to ensure compliance.
• Conduct tax research to identify opportunities for tax savings and operational efficiencies, contributing to continuous process improvements.
• Participate in tax due diligence as it relates to our US-based acquisitions as needed.
• Assist with U.S. state tax audits with the IRS, state and local tax departments facilitating communication and coordination during tax audits and preparing necessary responses.
• Provide support and assistance in various ad hoc projects as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in addressing evolving business needs.

About You

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Post-secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in U.S. consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. tax laws and regulations, including experience with federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Experience in navigating Sec. 174 Research and Development tax credits.
• Solid grasp of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their application in tax accounting
• Proficiency in conducting U.S. tax research to support informed decision-making

Salary Range $120,000 - $130,000/year How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #309590

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.