Indirect Tax Advisor

Overview: Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America. **Job Summary**: Reporting to the Sr. Taxation Director, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of corporate indirect tax compliance and ongoing cross-functional business projects. This will ensure that the company remains compliant with indirect tax rules and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This role focuses on high-level management with both internal and external parties. **Main Responsibilities**: - Prepare and file Canadian sales tax returns (GST/PST/QST); - Gather and prepare the required documentation for US sales and use tax and UK VAT returns; - Review US sales and UK VAT returns prepared by an external party (Vertex, Inc.); - Participate in the month-end process by reconciling tax accounts and preparing monthly journal entries; - Prepare and file various US reports, such as unclaimed property, tangible personal property, and business licence renewals; - Perform initial tax research for indirect tax-related matters (self-assessment); - Prepare tax payment requests and initiate payments; - Follow up with the Operations key person on store openings and ensure that store registrations in new states are done promptly; - Support with the quarterly reconciliations of US customs duties; - Ensure that the documentation and compliance processes are efficient while respecting internal control standards; - Respond to tax inquiries and communicate with tax authorities on a regular basis; - Support ongoing projects related to international expansion; - Liaise with and supervise external consultants on a regular basis; - Lead process improvement initiatives related to indirect tax compliance and reporting. **Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; - CPA designation is a strong asset; - 2+ years of experience in tax; - Experience in corporate indirect tax compliance, with a solid understanding of multi-jurisdictional tax regulations, is an asset; - Knowledge of Vertex, Inc. is a plus; - Highly organized and efficient; - Business acumen, a passionate personality, and excellent analytical skills; - Strong communication skills; - Sense of initiative and leadership; - Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and external advisors; - Ability to work in a team with other tax professionals; - Interest for process improvement and demonstrated innovation; - Bilingualism (French and English) is required to consult with multiple tax jurisdictions, both within and outside of Quebec. At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you: - A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses; - A group retirement savings program with employer matching; - Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs; - An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; - Exclusive private sample sales; - A flexible vacation policy; - And more GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. **Our promise** No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity. LI-LP1