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Director, Tax

Director, Tax role at Fortra, Canada. Tax strategy, compliance, and financial reporting.
Fortra
On-Site
Canada
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Fortra is seeking a Director, Global Tax to manage all areas of the tax function globally. The Director will lead tax strategy, oversee tax provision, sales tax, and local/statutory tax processes, drive tax compliance, and ensure accurate tax financial reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves:
  • Leading tax planning and strategy initiatives.
  • Managing the preparation of the income tax provision.
  • Overseeing tax compliance filings globally.
  • Directing tax activities with third-party tax providers.
  • Leading global tax initiatives, including R&D tax credits and transfer pricing strategy.
  • Leading all M&A activities from a tax perspective.
  • Interfacing with tax authorities.
  • Researching and implementing new applicable tax requirements.
  • Serving as an advisor on all tax matters.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 10+ years of tax experience in corporate and international taxes.
  • Strong technical expertise across a wide range of tax areas.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Mix of public accounting and prior corporate tax department experience.
  • Strong management and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate within various Accounting ERPs and tax software programs.
  • Ability to organize, manage and work effectively.
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Fortra offers:
  • Competitive benefits and salaries.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexibility.
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Fortra

Fortra is a software development company focused on creating and maintaining software products for both market sale and internal use. They operate within an Agile project development methodology and emphasize innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement. Fortra values collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative, fostering a culture of teamwork and individual contribution. The company designs, develops, tests, and debugs software systems and applications, incorporating new technologies and focusing on meeting user needs. They offer solutions related to database fundamentals like SQL and DB design, containers like Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud services.

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