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Description

Summary/Objective:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position is integral to managing day-to-day financial operations, specifically focusing on tax compliance for both U.S. and Canadian corporate and sales taxes, audits, and external tax requirements. The role requires an individual with deep expertise in U.S. and Canadian tax frameworks and experience collaborating with internal finance teams, external firms, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Responsible for tax compliance and strategic planning, this position combines operational execution with a strategic mindset.

Essential Functions:

+ Tax Compliance: Collaborate with internal accounting teams and external advisers to prepare and file U.S. and Canadian federal, state/provincial income tax returns, sales taxes, and local business taxes.

+ Tax Filing Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive tax ledger summarizing federal, state, and provincial requirements to ensure timely filings.

+ Audit Management: Lead internal and external tax audit processes, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with federal, provincial, and state tax authorities.

+ Tax Strategy: Advise on U.S.-Canada cross-border issues, intercompany transactions, and implement tax planning strategies.

+ Income Analysis: Assess the differences between financial income and taxable income, considering financial provisions and carryover items. Provide guidance for compliance with tax regulations in both countries.

+ Operational Tax Review: Analyze transactional tax applications in daily operations and business transactions. Review and prepare all government remittances.

+ Strategic Projects: Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational financial projects as assigned.

+ Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Travel Requirements:

+ Up to 20% international travel based on business needs.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Degree: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ Certifications: AICPA designation preferred; CPA-CA or equivalent may be considered.

+ Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance with a focus on tax, risk control, and external compliance.

+ Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and tax frameworks in U.S. and Canada. Exposure to international tax is a plus.

+ Global Focus: Experience working in a global, multi-entity organization across diverse business models.

+ ERP Proficiency: Solid experience with systems like Pyramid, Power BI, Navision, and SAP.

+ Software Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

+ Languages: Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin (desired).

Requirements Compliance software, Accounting Functions, Annual Income Tax Provision, Auditing, Compliance, Documentation, Navision, SAP, Microsoft Power BI, Pyramid Framework

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