Tax Manager

at  D2L

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
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D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
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JOB SUMMARY:

The Tax Manager at D2L will both lead and support various areas within D2L’s global tax function. The Tax Manager will oversee D2L’s global commodity tax function to ensure that the D2L group of companies complies in each applicable jurisdiction. The Tax Manager will also support D2L’s global income tax compliance and tax provision function to comply with D2L’s external audit requirements for the preparation of both its consolidated financial statements and statutory financial statements for certain local jurisdictions. The Tax Manager will further support D2L’s transfer pricing function by developing transfer pricing strategy and assisting in the preparation of transfer pricing compliance. The Tax Manager will conduct and summarize tax research to strengthen D2L’s global tax position, maximize optimal tax asset utilization and preservation, and identify and mitigate potential tax risks associated with evolving tax legislation.

EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economic or related field
• Master’s degree in accounting, business, economics or related field is an asset
• CPA designation or equivalent
• Completion of In-Depth tax program I, II & III
  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!

• 5+ years of tax experience (domestic and/or international)
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax preparation and commodity/sales tax
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing is an asset
• Highly motivated and self-driven attitude
• Capable of working independently and proactively
• Keen problem-solving, detailed-oriented nature, and critical-thinking skills to navigate an evolving global tax environment
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to clearly and succinctly convey complex tax information and/or tax positions to support the company’s global business strategy
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Reliable and credible source of tax knowledge by keeping up-to-date with new tax legislations and developments
• Past experience working in the technology industry and/or public company environment is an asset