Director, Global Tax

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WHO WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a Director Global Tax who will join our Accounting team.

The Director Global Tax will be responsible for overseeing the companys global tax strategy compliance and planning across multiple jurisdictions. This role plays a pivotal part in managing tax risks optimizing the global tax position and ensuring alignment with international tax regulations and corporate financial goals. The position requires deep expertise in global transfer pricing complex equity structures and debt management with a strong focus on tax efficiency and governance in a multi-entity international environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Global Tax Strategy & Governance

• Develop implement and maintain a robust global tax strategy aligned to the organizations growth objectives ensuring consistent governance and oversight across North America the United States Europe and other international markets.
• Lead regional and global tax planning initiatives to optimize the effective tax rate manage global cash tax exposure and ensure a balanced approach between compliance efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Oversee U.S. and North American tax operations including federal state and local tax planning and compliance with a particular focus on international inbound and outbound structuring Subpart F GILTI FDII and BEAT considerations.
• Provide strategic direction for EU tax operations ensuring alignment with evolving European tax frameworks (such as ATAD DAC6 and Pillar 2) and coordinating transfer pricing VAT and cross-border compliance strategies within the region.
• Ensure compliance with evolving international tax regulations including OECD BEPS Pillar 1 and 2 and local country legislation across all operating jurisdictions.
• Partner with regional finance leaders and external advisors to maintain oversight of tax policy compliance and audit readiness in key jurisdictions particularly in the U.S. Canada and EU member states (with a focus on Germany and Italy).
• Advise senior leadership on the tax implications of strategic decisions such as mergers and acquisitions group restructurings capital repatriation intercompany financing and new market entries providing regional and global perspectives on risks and opportunities.
• Engage with tax authorities and external stakeholders (e.g. IRS CRA HMRC EU tax bodies) to effectively manage audits advance pricing agreements (APAs) and resolve cross-border tax disputes.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks and internal controls to ensure transparency compliance and consistency across global tax reporting and planning activities.
• Monitor geopolitical fiscal and regulatory developments in North America the U.S. and the EU to proactively assess their potential impact on the organizations global tax posture.
• Partner with FP&A Strategy Treasury and Accounting to align tax strategy with capital allocation investment priorities and long-term growth objectives of the integrated Group

Tax and Debt-Related Management

• Partner with Treasury and Accounting teams to structure intercompany financing arrangements and manage global debt positions efficiently.
• Evaluate and monitor the tax implications of debt instruments interest deductibility and thin capitalization rules across entities.
• Optimize capital structures to ensure tax-efficient funding of global operations and investments.

Global Transfer Pricing

• Lead the design documentation and defense of the companys global transfer pricing framework.
• Ensure intercompany transactions are structured in line with arms-length principles and OECD guidelines.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation across jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities during audits and transfer pricing reviews.

Tax Compliance Reporting & Risk Management

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of global direct and indirect tax filings including corporate income tax VAT/GST and withholding taxes.
• Manage tax provisions and reporting under IFRS/US GAAP for financial statement purposes.
• Develop and implement internal controls and processes to mitigate tax risks and ensure compliance.
• Support internal and external audits ensuring transparency and integrity in all tax matters.

Tax Optimization & Business Partnering

• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize the companys global tax position through efficient structuring and process improvements.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Finance Legal and other Operations teams to advise on cross-border transactions and expansion.
• Drive adoption of tax technology solutions to automate compliance enhance data quality and improve efficiency across jurisdictions.

Team Leadership

• Lead a global tax team of external advisors and possibly comprising regional tax managers across North America and EMEA ensuring consistent governance knowledge sharing and professional development
• Build a strong technical Tax team and shared expertise providing coaching and mentorship to ensure their continuous professional development
• Foster a shared culture of high performance engagement knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with local finance technology and legal teams to ensure cohesive global tax processes and consistent governance standards

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 810 years of international tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big Four firm.
• CPA CA CTA or equivalent professional tax qualification required.
• Proven expertise in:
  • Global tax planning and compliance
  • Debt and intercompany financing
  • Transfer pricing design and documentation
  • Tax implications of equity and incentive structures
• Strong understanding of international tax frameworks including OECD BEPS and local jurisdictional tax rules.
• Experience managing complex multi-entity structures across multiple tax jurisdictions.

At our company we value diversity and actively encourage it we believe a variety of perspectives and backgrounds makes us stronger. We focus on potential rather than on having a perfect CV. If this role excites you and you believe you could grow into it even if you dont tick every single box in the requirements wed love to hear from you!

LOCATION

Looking for an exciting international career opportunity while staying in Italy or Germany This is your chance!

Shopfully is part of the same group as Flipp a leading Canadian company and were looking for talented professionals to join us. Youll be hired in Italy or Germany while working directly within Flipps organization in a fast-paced innovative environment.

Since youll be collaborating with colleagues across different time zones a bit of schedule flexibility will help you stay connected with our amazing teams in Canada!

If youre excited about joining a dynamic international team working on cutting-edge projects and expanding your career globallywithout leaving Italywed love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SHOPFULLY

An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company

A vibrant informal and inclusive work environment

We champion autonomy flexibility and a hybrid work model empowering you to own your work

Access to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions

Enjoy our central modern offices featuring fresh snacks coffee (including vegan options!) and ergonomic setups

Engage in meaningful team events: offsites happy hours company parties and celebrations that unite us beyond daily tasks

We provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace wherever you are

Benefit from additional country-specific advantages based on local contracts and practices

WHO WE ARE

Were a team of 450 people (and counting!) from 30 different nationalities. Were on a mission to innovate and we believe the key to that is seeing the world through a variety of perspectives. Thats why building a more diverse team as well as bringing in even more talent is so important for us.

TO FEEL AT HOME IN SHOPFULLY YOU NEED

• Progress Over Perfection: We move forward. a fast-moving world speed with purpose beats certainty without action. Momentum mattersnot for its own sake but because it drives results.
• Clarity Through Transparency: We bring each other along. We work in teams not silos. Transparency gives context and context enables action. That means we share decisions early publish work in progress and document outcomes so others can learn move faster and build better.
• Learn Loudly: We grow by doing and by daring. Big bets unlock big breakthroughs. But real innovation demands risk and risk always carries the possibility of failure. Thats not a flaw. Its the price of ambition.
• Challenge with Empathy: We speak up even when its hardbecause candor shows care and leads to better outcomes. Listening deeply is how we grow. Disagreeing openly is how we build trust.

Always Build Better: We are buildersof products systems and ideas. But more than that we are builders of better. Better has no finish line. Its a mindset.

If you choose to apply for this specific job position and submit your application which may include personal data such as your identifying details contact information curriculum vitae cover letter professional qualifications and/or employment history please be informed that your data may be shared with our Affiliates* including Offerista Group GmbH and Flipp Operations Inc. The aforementioned entities will act as joint controllers for the limited purpose of intra-group sharing related to the evaluation of candidates applications. This means that your data may be processed by the Affiliate to assess your application and if deemed suitable to contact you regarding potential employment opportunities. However please note that from the moment an Affiliate initiates direct contact with you and engages in any further processing of your personal data beyond the initial intra-group sharing for evaluation purposes such Affiliate shall act as an independent data such cases the processing of your personal data will be subject to the specific privacy policies that can be found

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How We Support You

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure that you are rewarded for impact take part in accelerated career growth thrive with highly flexible benefits and are empowered to do your best work in a remote-first alignment with our overall Total Rewards Philosophy we believe compensation should be fair clear consistent and aligned to growth.

Canada Base Hiring Range:

$171000$200000 CAD