International Tax Analyst

Diverse, fulfilling, and well-rounded tax role within a complex, global, and public company headquartered in Vancouver with an excellent corporate culture.

The role will suit a motivated and analytical individual who in return can expect mentorship and development from an approachable and knowledgeable tax leadership team that will nurture your career progression.

You will be experienced in corporate tax, and may have a background in Canadian, US, Cross-Border, or International tax.

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 an International Tax Analyst. This is a very well-rounded tax role involving tax planning, global tax risk, analyzing large-scale projects for tax costs, tax filings and compliance, monitoring corporate governance requirements, etc. SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.

Who- the Candidate:

• At least 3 years progressive experience in corporate taxation (International, Canadian, US, or Cross-Border tax)  
• CPA accounting designation (or International equivalent) is required.
• Pursuit of In-depth Income Tax Course and/or a Master’s degree in Tax is a significant asset, not required.
• Training in a public practice firm is preferred.
• Although beneficial, exposure to public listed companies is not a must, and you may have experience working with private enterprises.
• Systems: High level of proficiency in Excel is required, including financial modeling skills.
• 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 Analyst will likely want to work full-time as they establish relationships with their colleagues and learn about the core components of the role and company.  As the norm, the company working policy is 3 days a week in the office.  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 $90,000 to $106,000. Please discuss your total compensation expectations with SWIM.  The Analyst will also receive a 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 Global Tax opportunity with a very 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 NOW’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with SWIM’s internal systems).  We also love referrals, if you know someone else who may be interested and qualified. Thank you so much!