ABOUT ASICS APPS

ASICS Apps lives by ASICS’ founding philosophy, “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” or “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” We believe in the positive benefits of movement and aspire for people all over the world to live healthful and happy lives in both body and mind.
The ASICS Apps provide digital services and goods focused on helping runners and running events every step of the way. To strengthen our commitment to runners, we are expanding our investment in endurance-related digital services, such as endurance event technology (Race Roster), leading mobile running app (the ASICS Runkeeper app), and other exciting platforms that will help us better serve the endurance industry. Combined, these projects and products makeup ASICS Apps.
Our mission―in the past, today, and into the future―is to contribute to a healthful and sustainable society and to bring joy to the people of the world through movement. Movement is an important element in living longer healthy lives, in feeling more fulfilled, and in crossing national and cultural boundaries to bring the world together. If you are looking to join a fun and innovative company focused on the booming digital health and fitness industry, this is the place for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Tax Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of domestic and international taxation, including but not limited to sales tax, income tax, transfer pricing, and payroll taxes. This position will report to the Financial Controller at Race Roster as well as leadership at ASICS Headquarters for all tax-related matters. This position requires flexibility as we respond to new business and customer requirements, while being able to quickly adapt to new strategies and priorities as they evolve.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of experience working in a tax role
• Experience with domestic tax compliance, and US, and/or international tax compliance
• Experience with domestic and/or international tax research
• Self-starter, ability to meet tight deadlines, and tolerate change and ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness in completing tasks, and attention to detail
• Comfortable in a high-tech work environment
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skill set

BONUS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A CPA designation would be considered an asset
• Relevant Industry Experience
  The successful candidate for this role will become an employee of Race Roster North America Corporation (doing business as ASICS Apps Canada), a subsidiary of ASICS Corporation, a Japanese multinational corporation. Race Roster was founded in London, Ontario in 2011.
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, place of origin, ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, creed, record of offenses, genetics, disability, age, marital status, family status, veteran status, or fitness level.
  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• Reporting to the Financial Controller for all aspects of sales/excise tax, income tax, payroll tax, etc.
• Preparation and filing of the following (not limited to):
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• Annual Canadian, US, and UK income tax returns etc.

• Indirect tax compliance returns in Canada, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.
• US 1099’s and other filings as required
• Quarterly GST/HST returns
• Coordination of annual Transfer Pricing updates with assistance from external firms
• Calculation and documentation of intercompany transfer pricing charges
• Coordination with the development team to ensure customer facing receipts are compliant with tax requirements in various countries
• Act as an advisory on International Taxation implications related to corporate development, with assistance from AHQ and external firms (as required)
• Ensuring tax compliance across the in-house platform
• Ensure internal controls surrounding Race Roster’s marketplace facilitator technology and integration with Avalara or other tax related softwares
• Appropriately identifying and assessing tax resource requirements; scaling department as necessary with input from Executive Team and Financial Controller
• Voluntary disclosure procedures, where necessary, with the assistance of external council
• Perform ad hoc analysis, research, and other assignments when required
• Eager to learn and develop a broad range of working knowledge in taxation/ finance
• Meaningfully participate in diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organization