Tax Director

Summary

Join Wealthsimple, Canada's largest fintech company, as their Director of Tax! Reporting to the VP, Controller, you will oversee the tax function, ensuring compliance and developing tax strategies. This role requires deep collaboration with stakeholders and involves managing tax compliance, audits, and relationships with external advisors. You will provide strategic tax advice on various matters and lead the tax team. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a CPA designation (preferred), and 10+ years of progressive tax experience. Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary, top-tier benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including managerial experience. Experience in a similar role within a large corporation or public accounting firm is highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian income tax and indirect tax laws and regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies, identifying areas for tax efficiencies and make recommendations that are compliant with tax laws and regulations
• Provide strategic tax advice on acquisitions, divestitures, and other investment opportunities
• Provide tax support to Finance, Legal, and PeopleOps teams on employee and corporate matters, contracts with third parties, investment structures as well as other requests that arise
• Take a lead role in managing the tax compliance and tax authority audits for our entities
• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions and disclosures in financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities
• Identify and manage tax risks associated with the company’s operations and investments
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations
• Produce memos, letters, emails, correspondence, and reports tailored to the audience, effectively communicating in technical, business, and plain language as necessary
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization, providing strategic guidance to senior management

Preferred Qualifications

CPA

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
• Remote-first team