SR. MANAGER, TAX
Corporate Operations - Human Resources and Office Support
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Think Cosmopolitan, founded by Romain Dubus, is a rapidly expanding company that integrates innovative ventures in hospitality, real estate, e-commerce, and beyond to inspire individuals from all backgrounds to enhance their surroundings and create lasting value. All our operations are strategically aligned to fund the Mars Project, our ambitious initiative to develop sustainable human habitats on Mars by the late 2020s.
The Sr. Manager, Tax will work closely with the Sr. Director, Tax in directing all aspects of the company’s domestic and international tax operations including tax planning, compliance/coordination related to Federal tax, multi-state income taxes, Sales and use tax, property tax, business license and permits, managing Federal and state tax audits, and various other informational reports fillings. The Sr. Manager, Tax will also be responsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and related memoranda for purposes of tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing necessary tax-related information to external tax advisors for Federal and multi-state tax returns and preparation of quarterly estimates
- Work with external tax advisors in review and filing of Federal and multi state tax returns
- Responsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and oversee the maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, etc.
- Assist in managing all tax-related audits and relationships with external audit and external tax advisors
- Prepare and coordinate responses to notices and processing of refund checks from taxing authorities
- Responsible for multi-state income taxes, Sales and Use tax, Property tax, Business License and Permits and various other informational reports fillings
- Serve as a main contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters, including compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives
- Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
- Identify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance process efficiencies—e.g., tax fixed assets depreciation system
- Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax OR a business degree with an emphasis in accounting or tax
- CPA required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of combined tax experience in public accounting with expertise in tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Prior Big 4 experience is preferred
- Expertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state & local tax; exposure to sales and use tax and other tax related filings
- Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements
- Ability to recommend and substantiate tax positions
- Experience dealing with taxing authorities
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently
Additional Requirements
- Willing to work extended hours as necessary
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department via email at hr@thinkcosmopolitan.com.
Please send all applications to info@thinkcosmopolitan.com with the subject "Employment Application".
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