Diverse, fulfilling, and well-rounded director-level role within a complex, global, and public company headquartered in Vancouver. Excellent corporate culture. Competitive total compensation package. Open to relocating a talented candidate to Vancouver from elsewhere in Canada.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a global publicly-listed organization with a complex, exciting, and interesting story- SWIM can fill you in! The company is based in Vancouver and also has major operations overseas. The employee population size in Vancouver is approximately 60 people, in a mix of corporate departments such as accounting & finance, tax, legal, administration, IT, HR, etc. Total company size of well over 1000 employees. This company has a reputation in Vancouver and beyond for hiring top talent, and for providing their employees with interesting and challenging work in a positive and professional environment.

What- the Opportunity:

On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a Director of Global Tax who will lead and mentor a team of tax analysts. This is a very well-rounded leadership role involving strategic tax planning, global tax risk management, analyzing large-scale projects for tax costs, overseeing global tax developments, overseeing tax filings and compliance, monitoring corporate governance requirements, etc.

SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description .

Who- the Candidate:

• At least 8 years and ideally 12+ years progressive experience in taxation
• Including at least 5 years in International taxation (at a minimum US tax)
• Including at least 4 years in formal team management
• CPA accounting designation (or International equivalent) is required.
• In-depth Income Tax Course (all 3 levels) and/or a Master’s degree in Tax is very much preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Foundational training in a multi-national public practice firm up to Manager or Senior Manager level is highly preferred.
• Experience working in the main corporate office of a global public company is highly preferred.
• Systems : High level of proficiency in Excel is required, including financial modeling skills. Exposure to an ERP such as Oracle or SAP.
• There are a lot of deadlines to juggle in this role; therefore, excellent time management and organizational skills along with a process improvement mindset are all crucial.
• Top-notch communication skills are important- ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across many countries.

Where:

Headquartered in the centre of downtown Vancouver’s financial district. Beautiful corporate offices with a great view! For the first couple months, the Director will likely want to work from the office 3 or 4 days a week as they establish relationships with their colleagues. Longer-term, the Director can choose to work from home up 2 to 3 days a week on a hybrid schedule. Open to hiring a candidate who currently lives elsewhere in Canada but wants to move to Vancouver.

How Much:

Base salary commensurate with relevant work experience, skills, education, and relevant tax credentials- in the range of $145,000 to $200,000 (possibly with some upwards wiggle room). Please discuss your total compensation expectations with SWIM. The Director will also receive a robust performance-based bonus, a health allowance, an annual flexible spending allowance, professional development support, generous health & dental benefits, a parking allowance, and a pension plan with an employer-match.

When & How to Apply:

If you are qualified for this rewarding Director of Global Tax opportunity with a high-profile multi-national company, please let Swim Recruiting know as soon as possible as this search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume. We also love referrals, if you know a senior tax leader who may be interested and qualified. Thank you so much!