Who you are

• Passionate about strategically managing corporate and indirect tax risk and obligations
• Has 10-15 years of experience in corporate and/or indirect tax roles, including 5+ years in a leadership role with strategic responsibilities
• Is a strategic and pragmatic thinker who can form clear, actionable tax strategies and communicate and implement actions needed
• Is a hands-on problem solver who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to tackle tax issues and meet compliance requirements
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management and communication skills
• Holds a professional CPA designation
• Loves to learn and grow. They’ve found (and keep looking for) ways to level up their skills in this field, whether that’s through formal education, gaining professional experience, or maybe even building their own business
• Experience in SaaS and Product Led Growth businesses
• Familiarity with Workday Financials ERP
• Familiarity with Stripe or other payment processing systems
• Familiarity with Avalara

What the job involves

• As the Company’s first Director, Tax at Thinkific, you will be a high-impact member of a high-performing finance team, reporting to the VP, Finance
• As the internal tax expert, you will be charged with assessing current tax issues across indirect tax and corporate tax, driving our tax strategy and mid-long term tax planning, while ensuring compliance with all taxation-related matters
• Your key goal will be to build Thinkific’s corporate tax and indirect tax strategies for mid-long term success, while ensuring effective compliance
• Create and execute mid-long-term corporate tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax strategies aligned with Thinkific’s goals and operations
• Research and provide recommendations for any current tax matters
• Provide journal entry review to accounting team for tax related journal entries
• Oversee the reconciliation and remittance of indirect tax in all applicable jurisdictions
• Support sales tax programs by managing Thinkific’s collection and remittance on behalf of customers, and provide escalation support for the customer service team
• Work with tax accountants to prepare the year-end corporate tax note and complete all income tax returns (Canada and US)
• Act as the key contact for year-end audit and quarterly reviews for all tax-related questions
• Manage the distribution of 1099k forms
• Take on ad-hoc tax related projects as the Company grows

Benefits

• Open vacation policy: We're big proponents of sand, sun, and taking time to recharge. As long as you're getting your work done and keeping your team supported, take vacation when you need it. We encourage Thinkers to take at least 4 weeks vacation each year
• Flexible work environments: Whether you’re working from Thinkific HQ or working from home, set your own hours to find a rhythm that works for you and your team. Finding the time for workouts, laundry, daycare dropoffs, or appointments is easier than ever.
• Learning opportunities and personal development: Interested in a course, conference, or career coaching? We’ve got you covered with our $1500 Learn and Grow fund to support your personal and professional growth, on top of regular lunch & learns, internal courses and workshops, and a coaching program. Our people leaders will work with you to ensure you’re taking advantage of the learning opportunities you want and need
• Competitive benefits package: Our benefits kick in on your first day at Thinkific and include coverage for health, vision, dental, prescriptions, and up to $3000 for your mental health. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program will also take care of you and your family, providing everything to support your well-being
• Parental leave: We care about helping you grow your career AND your family. Family is important to us, and our paid parental leave gives you a little extra help while you're beginning this new adventure. Learn more about our family leave benefits here
• We actually hang out: Thinkers are some of the kindest (and most fun!) people out there. We're into boat parties, hackathons, company retreats, and celebrating everything from Canada Day to Brazilian Carnival. Wherever you’re based, you’ll have opportunities to connect with your team both virtually and IRL
• The bow-wow benefits: Office dogs. Plural. Meet them on Instagram at @dogsofthinkific