Tax Analyst

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. As a Tax Analyst, you will support D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function and income tax function, analyzing financial data and ensuring adherence to tax regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel/expense functions as needed
• Execute D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed
• Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in-house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and/or bids
• Prepare income or non-income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure compliance, and proper tax recordkeeping in relation of tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation
• Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations

Skills

• Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel/expense functions as needed
• Execute D2L's global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed
• Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in-house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and/or bids
• Prepare income or non-income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure compliance, and proper tax recordkeeping in relation of tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation
• Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in process improvement and ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to logically solve problems
• Relevant accounting and global commodity tax experience (GST/HST/PST/Sales Tax/VAT)
• Relevant Canada income tax experience; other jurisdictions will be considered an asset
• Experience assisting with financial audits
• Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Familiarity with tax concepts related to cross‑border transactions and SaaS digital services is an asset
• Experience in a global, multi-currency organization is an asset
• In-Depth courses I, II, & III preferred
• Working toward CPA designation

Benefits

• Wellness Subsidy
• Equity Grants
• Variable Incentive
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.

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