Description
Benevity is seeking a dynamic Senior Tax Analyst to join its high-growth Global Tax team for a defined-term maternity leave cover.
The successful candidate will report to the Director, Global Tax, and have a front-row seat to the complexities of a global social enterprise, gaining invaluable experience in the fast-paced SaaS industry.
Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance:
- Lead the preparation and execution of Canadian corporate tax filings, serving as the primary authority on compliance across Canada, the US, and Europe.
- Manage the international compliance strategy by coordinating US and European corporate tax filings with precision and autonomy.
- Take ownership of the transfer pricing lifecycle, from methodology execution to monthly reporting and calculations.
- Serve as a technical advisor for charitable foundation groups, supporting tax compliance and providing technical guidance.
- Manage the end-to-end indirect tax compliance cycle to ensure global accuracy.
Tax Reporting:
- Architect the consolidated tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740 US GAAP, ensuring strategic alignment with global financial goals.
- Lead high-level advisory with Treasury, Accounting, and Financial Reporting teams to safeguard the integrity of tax disclosures and deferred tax strategies.
- Own corporate reporting outputs, providing actionable insights that inform Tax Leadership.
Tax Research:
- Conduct research into complex tax issues to support compliance, reporting, and planning solutions within the SaaS ecosystem.
- Design and deliver expert-led training programs that elevate the tax literacy and operational efficiency of key business units.
- Proactively interpret and capitalize on new legislation in Canada and international jurisdictions to optimize Benevity’s tax position.
- Act as the definitive subject matter expert for internal finance and operations teams, solving critical tax challenges autonomously.
Strategic Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Product teams to embed tax expertise into core business initiatives.
- Drive special projects and high-impact tax initiatives that contribute to the rapid growth and scale of global operations.
Requirements:
- An "AI-first" mindset with a strong drive to leverage emerging AI technologies and automation to streamline tax compliance and reporting workflows.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of autonomy, thriving in the ambiguity of a high-growth SaaS environment.
- Visionary problem solver who takes full end-to-end ownership of complex tax challenges.
- Strategic influencer with the ability to build credibility and lead cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex tax concepts to diverse audiences, from technical teams to executives.
- Agile project manager capable of directing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
- Expert proficiency in modern tax and ERP systems, including Netsuite, CCH iFirm, and Avalara.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- CPA or equivalent professional designation.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate tax preparation and provisioning experience in a Canadian or multinational setting.
- Experience in public accounting or with a multinational enterprise.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP.
- Familiarity with sales taxes (an asset).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: CA$77,800 - CA$106,920
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to work with a leading SaaS company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment