Tax Manager

PressReaderis an innovative technology company that partners with the worlds leading publishers to deliver content to millions of users in over 160 countries. Our progressive approach to digital distribution has allowed publishers such as The Washington Post The Guardian Newsweek Rolling Stone The Globe and Mail and Vogue to find new audiences through business partnerships including airlines hotels cruise ships libraries and thousands of other companies worldwide.

Our technology also powers Editions Plus - a white-label solution that enables publishers to deliver their digital content in interactive ways. Editions allows them to build a customizable platform that supports a wide range of revenue opportunities.

We have a full-time permanent opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our Accounting team.

As a Tax Manager you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax filings supporting financial reporting requirements managing transfer pricing documentation and advising the business on tax matters related to growth operations and cross-border activity.

This is a role for a detail-oriented and proactive tax professional to oversee tax compliance reporting planning and process improvement across multiple jurisdictions.

In this role you will:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare review and file indirect tax returns accurately and on time across applicable jurisdictions.
• Ensure VAT GST/HST sales tax and other indirect tax requirements are properly reflected in invoicing and reporting processes.
• Prepare tax-related journal entries reconciliations and supporting schedules for the profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
• Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities to ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
• Estimate current and deferred tax exposures for budgeting forecasting and financial reporting purposes.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support tax filings reconciliations and audit requirements.

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the companys tax position while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide practical tax guidance on new business initiatives cross-border transactions restructuring and other strategic projects.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and indirect tax requirements across relevant jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.
• Research and support applications for applicable tax credits incentives and government subsidy programs.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to management.
• Conduct ad hoc tax research and provide clear recommendations on evolving rules regulations and business requirements.

Transfer Pricing

• Maintain and update intercompany transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local requirements.
• Monitor intercompany transactions to ensure they comply with established transfer pricing policies.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation for all intercompany transactions.
• Ensure intercompany agreements align with transfer pricing policies and applicable requirements.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate with tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions and monitor the organizations tax position.
• Work closely with external tax advisors to support corporate tax filings and ensure ongoing tax compliance.
• Partner with Accounting Legal Sales and other stakeholders to provide timely and accurate tax support.
• Communicate effectively with external auditors and internal stakeholders on direct tax indirect tax withholding tax and transfer pricing matters.
• Translate complex tax matters into clear practical guidance for business partners.

Process Improvement and Controls

• Evaluate and improve tax processes controls and documentation to enhance compliance accuracy and efficiency.
• Streamline and automate the extraction of information required for tax analysis reporting and reconciliations.
• Implement and leverage tax technology solutions where appropriate to improve reporting quality and reduce manual effort.

You are a great fit if you have:

• 5 years of progressive tax experience preferably in a multinational or multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax indirect tax withholding tax and transfer pricing principles.
• Experience working with tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with IFRS and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders external advisors auditors and tax authorities.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with process improvement automation or tax technology solutions.
• Experience working at an international accounting firm.
• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA Master of Taxation) or equivalent tax experience
• Ability to own the companys tax function and provide strategic tax recommendations and guidance to support business objectives
  

Why us for your next career adventure

PressReader offers a hybrid work environment to balance the flexibility of working from home and being together to collaborate celebrate and connect. This position is based in our Richmond BC office and requires to be on-premises two days a week. When not in the office employees have an opportunity to work remotely.

PressReader is committed to providing a fair compensation package which include a 100% employer-paid health dental and vision benefit plan; 15 paid vacation days to start; health and wellness days and bereavement days; reimbursements for professional training and membership in professional associations; fitness subsidy and more along with a chance to be working with amazing people. The pay range for this role is $100000 to $120000 depending on experience.

We thank everyone who is interested in our role. Only qualified candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be directly contacted for this position.

If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed for this job we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating a more equitable inclusive and diverse company and we welcome applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientations sexual identification and life experiences. If you require accommodation in completing any pre-employment assessments or applications interviewing or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please email

Finally sometimes emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview. We understand. Please let us know without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role

Required Experience:

Manager