US Tax Manager

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 171,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is assisting a software acquisition company in Toronto to hire a Senior Manager, Business Planning & Reporting responsible for overseeing U.S. tax compliance and reporting, plus strategic international tax planning. This newly created role reports to the Global Senior Tax Manager and collaborates with U.S.

and international finance teams to drive tax-efficient processes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in U.S.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in U.S. consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the U.S. tax compliance process, including the U.S. corporate tax return (federal, state, local).
• Oversee international tax filings (e.g., forms 5471, 5472) and calculations for GILTI, FDII, BEAT.
• Review R&D analyses under Sec. 174 for compliance; prepare quarterly tax provisions under IFRS.
• Stay current on U.S. tax developments to ensure proactive compliance and alignment.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on sales, property, and franchise taxes for the portfolio.

Skills

U.S. tax compliance

IFRS reporting

Tax research

Cross-border planning

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Our client is a software acquisition company. They are looking for a Senior Manager, Business Planning & Reporting who will be responsible for overseeing the U.S. tax compliance and reporting process, as well as assisting with strategic tax planning for the company on an international scale. This is a newly‑created role, arising from Growth. Reporting to the Global Senior Tax Manager, you will be working closely with our U.S. and international Finance Teams and play a pivotal role in developing tax‑efficient solutions and processes to support all aspects of U.S. compliance, reporting and diligence.

This role is ideal for someone who possesses meticulous attention to detail, thrives on delivering results, excels at recommending solutions to complex tax challenges, and is comfortable working flexible hours within a dynamic, high‑growth environment. Strong social skills, a welcoming phone manner, and a proactive, self‑starting attitude are essential. Your exceptional organizational skills ensure no detail goes unnoticed. As a collaborative team player, you work seamlessly within a team but can also drive projects to completion independently when necessary

Why Work Here

• Excellent boss who will mentor this person.
• Lots of upside to grow into a Director or even VP role in the relatively near term

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and co‑ordinate all aspects of the U.S. tax compliance process, including the preparation of the consolidated U.S. corporate tax return encompassing federal, state, and local filings.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of various international tax filings, such as forms 5471, 5472, as well as calculations for GILTI, FDII, and BEAT.
• Review the Sec. 174 R&D analyses prepared by external tax advisors to ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare quarterly tax provisions of all U.S. entities in accordance with IFRS for financial reporting purposes.
• Stay current on the latest U.S. tax developments and issues to ensure proactive compliance and strategic alignment.
• Liaison with external tax advisors to understand sales tax, property tax, franchise tax requirements for the portfolio and communicate the same to business units to ensure compliance.
• Conduct tax research to identify opportunities for tax savings and operational efficiencies, contributing to continuous process improvements.
• Participate in tax due diligence as it relates to our US‑based acquisitions as needed.
• Assist with U.S. state tax audits with the IRS, state and local tax departments facilitating communication and coordination during tax audits and preparing necessary responses.
• Provide support and assistance in various ad hoc projects as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in addressing evolving business needs.

About You

• Post‑secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in U.S. consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting.
• In‑depth understanding of U.S. tax laws and regulations, including experience with federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Experience in navigating Sec. 174 Research and Development tax credits.
• Solid grasp of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their application in tax accounting
• Proficiency in conducting U.S. tax research to support informed decision‑making

Salary Range

$120,000 - $130,000/year

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.