Director of US Corporate Tax

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software sector seeks an accomplished Director of US Corporate Tax to oversee tax reporting, compliance, and planning. This integral role involves managing tax returns and communications with state authorities while ensuring rigorous adherence to tax laws. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with significant experience in U.S. tax functions. Join a dynamic team and contribute expertise to strategic tax initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in U.S. tax functions of large corporations or public accounting.
• Experienced in tax compliance filings such as Form 5471, 5472, and 8858.
• Confident in working directly with state tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax returns.
• Ensure the completion of tax provisions as part of quarterly financial reporting.
• Research and advise on various U.S. corporate tax matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

OneSource software

Job description

Our client in the software space is a wholly owned subsidiary of an established publicly traded software company. We are looking for an accomplished Director of US Corporate Tax to join an established team. You will report into a VP Tax and oversee the whole US federal and state tax reporting, compliance, provisions, and tax planning with respect to M&A activity.

Responsibilities of the Director of US Corporate Tax include but are not limited to :

• Oversee the preparation of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax returns, work-papers and related tax functions for the group, including cross-border tax compliance filings (Form 5471, 5472 and 8858).
• Ensure the completion of tax provisions and other accounting workbooks as part of our quarterly financial reporting process (knowledge of FDII, GILTI, BEAT and Sec. 174).
• Monitor communication with the various state tax authorities in connection with audits, notices of assessment, and information requests.
• Research and advise on various U.S. corporate tax matters.
• Various other U.S. corporate income tax special projects.
• Maintain organization's tax records and files.
• Minimize tax liability through efficient and thorough application of current tax law in the filing of all returns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent years of experience.
• CPA certification or working towards obtaining certification preferred.
• 10-12+ years of experience working within the U.S. tax function of a large corporation or a public accounting firm.
• Experienced Microsoft Office product user.
• Experience with OneSource software, or other tax accounting software.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Confident in working directly with state tax authorities.
• Analytical skill set with ability to work independently.
• Strong time management focus as key deadlines span the full year.