Head of Tax

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Alida Full time

**About Alida**
- Alida believes in a world where customers are respected as the ultimate source of truth. Because knowing the whole truth about your customers—even the parts that are hard to hear—can help companies make better decisions that drive long-term customer loyalty and growth.

That’s why Alida created its Total Experience Management Platform; a comprehensive CX solution powered by a highly-engaged, verified, always-on community of your most engaged customers that fuels sustainable business impact.

With Alida, innovative companies like HBOMax, Adobe, Lululemon and LinkedIn can anticipate their customers' ever-evolving needs to make better decisions, build long-term relationships, and grow businesses that stand the test of time.

Over 176 million people globally have used Alida's Total Experience platform to inform over 60,000 customer experiences initiatives.

As the Head of Tax (reporting to the CFO), you will be responsible for overseeing all tax-related matters (including direct and indirect taxes), with a primary focus on Canadian taxation, a solid understanding of US tax regulations, and strong knowledge of international tax practices. This role requires a deep understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations, as well as a comprehensive understanding of enterprise practices within the SaaS technology industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Canadian Tax Compliance**:

- Develop and implement tax strategies and policies to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws and regulations.
- Review and oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of tax returns, tax incentive submissions (e.g. SR&ED) and related documentation.
- Monitor changes in Canadian tax legislation and advise the company on potential implications and opportunities.
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US Taxation**:

- Provide guidance and support in understanding and complying with US tax regulations relevant to the company's global entities.
- Collaborate with external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filing of US tax returns and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Analyze the impact of US tax regulations on the company's operations and global tax planning.
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International Taxation**:

- Maintain a basic understanding of international tax principles and regulations and provide oversight guidance for international tax planning.
- Collaborate with external international tax advisors, where appropriate, to support the company's tax compliance and global tax planning initiatives.
- Assist in evaluating the tax implications of cross-border transactions and global operations.
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Tax Planning, Strategy, and Operations**:

- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
- Provide guidance on tax-efficient structuring of acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential risks while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Evaluate the Company's global tax situation and provide advice on strategies to optimize results.
- Work closely with Corporate Development, Business, Legal, and Finance departments on tax matters relating to acquisitions and transactions. Oversee acquisition tax due diligence and structural planning, and ensure that deals are structured in the most tax advantageous way and that tax implications are considered.
- Lead process improvement within the tax disciplines.
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Transfer Pricing**:

- Oversee and manage transfer pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to develop and implement transfer pricing policies.
- Monitor and review transfer pricing documentation to support intercompany transactions.
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Tax Provision Reporting and Audits**:

- Prepare and review tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements.
- Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with tax authorities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to lead audit management and defense, gather necessary information for tax audits and resolve any issues that arise.
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Stakeholder Management**:

- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and executive teams, to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.
- Collaborate with external advisors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to address any tax-related queries or issues.

**Requirements**:

- CA required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA) and completion of the CPA in-depth tax course is preferred.
- Significant experience (8+ years) in tax planning and compliance, preferably within the SaaS technology industry.
- Extensive experience in managing a multi-functional tax department
- Extensive knowledge of Canadian taxation laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with US tax regulations and internationa

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