Averna
Senior Advisor, Global Tax (English version)
Averna, Montreal, QC
Company Description
A global leader in testing and quality, Averna provides state-of-the-art testing solutions and services to electronics and communications device manufacturers around the world, accelerating the development, quality and innovation of its customers' products - including many Global 1000s across many industries. Averna is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries, with over 1,100 employees and countless successes and awards.
Job Description
In order to properly account for our operations occurring on an international scope and the value that results from it, we are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor, Global Tax who will be responsible for taxes aspects and processes of the Group. Reporting to the Manager, Global Tax and Compliance, they will be responsible for evaluating and managing the global tax exposures and compliance needs of the Group.
We are looking for the perfect candidate that will grow with us in our rapidly growing and stimulating environment. Don't pass up this opportunity to apply your leadership and proactivity to continuously improve our processes and make a difference at Averna!
Your Contribution in This Role:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate in a few words:
Additional Information
What's in it for YOU
Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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https://youtu.be/BAjrW_ilS5M
A global leader in testing and quality, Averna provides state-of-the-art testing solutions and services to electronics and communications device manufacturers around the world, accelerating the development, quality and innovation of its customers' products - including many Global 1000s across many industries. Averna is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries, with over 1,100 employees and countless successes and awards.
Job Description
In order to properly account for our operations occurring on an international scope and the value that results from it, we are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor, Global Tax who will be responsible for taxes aspects and processes of the Group. Reporting to the Manager, Global Tax and Compliance, they will be responsible for evaluating and managing the global tax exposures and compliance needs of the Group.
We are looking for the perfect candidate that will grow with us in our rapidly growing and stimulating environment. Don't pass up this opportunity to apply your leadership and proactivity to continuously improve our processes and make a difference at Averna!
Your Contribution in This Role:
- Evaluate and make recommendations on the tax aspects of treasury initiatives, including repatriation, intercompany loans and other cash management projects;
- Review and update transfer pricing policies and documentation based on business developments and coordinate monthly process;
- Continuously identify and implement new opportunities to lower tax costs for the Group, including evaluating the structure of the Group;
- Advise the global pre-sales and invoicing departments on the impact of sales tax and withholding tax on the structure of new contracts;
- Maintain and review the documentation of the Group's tax positions relating to sales tax, corporate tax and R&D Investment credits;
- Coordinate the preparation of the R&D Credit documentation with the external consultants and the engineering department;
- Review and implement improvements to the Group's tax internal processes;
- Update internal documentation and provide training to the relevant teams when there is a change in tax law;
- Coordinate the tax aspects of M&A transactions;
- Prepare and coordinate tax compliance reporting in Canada & USA for sales tax, corporate tax and R&D Credit and prepare support documentation for external tax consultants;
- Prepare the tax information for the annual consolidated financial statements;
- Coordinate and review the monthly consolidated global tax provision;
- Maintain and update documentation for tax attributes including share basis/adjusted cost base, surplus calculations for foreign affiliates, earnings & profits calculations where applicable
- Respond to tax authorities on audits as they arise
- Oversee estimated tax payments/instalments in the US and Canada and coordinate global cash tax forecast.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate in a few words:
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or law degree in either the US or Canada; Masters in Taxation and/or completion of CPA Canada In-Depth would be an asset;
- At least 8 years of corporate tax experience in a multinational & multicurrency company;
- Must have experience with one or more of the following international areas:
- US outbound taxation
- Canadian outbound taxation
- Transfer pricing
- Demonstrated ability in adapting to foreign statutory and governmental requirements;
- Previous experience managing tight deadlines;
- Strong at multitasking, such as non-routine projects;
- Proficient with tax research;
- Experience in a fast-paced environment;
- Efficient at problem solving;
- Autonomous and hands-on;
- Previous experience with process and controls, compliance and audit;
- Fluent in English. Fluency in French and/or Spanish would be an asset;
- Experience with an ERP (D365 an asset) ;
- Hybrid (Montreal area) or remote work mode.
Additional Information
What's in it for YOU
- Flexible work hours and remote working model #LI-Remote
- Competitive benefits package
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Flex days paid between Christmas and New year's
- Learning and growing through multiple cutting-edge projects and clients
Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Videos To Watch
https://youtu.be/BAjrW_ilS5M