Director, International Taxation

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What You Will Be Doing

The Director, International Taxation is responsible for providing specialized advice on a broad range of international income tax matters. The role will be responsible for tax planning, providing risk assessment and tax advice to stakeholders across CIBC in respect of strategic initiatives involving cross-border transactions, including establishing operations in new jurisdictions and foreign reorganizations. The Director, International Taxation will provide international tax support to foreign offices of CIBC and will work closely with the Compliance group to ensure that key international transactions are accurately reflected in the quarterly tax provisions and reported on the tax returns and applicable forms (T1134, T106). The Director, International Taxation will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Global Minimum Tax compliance framework.

The Director, International Taxation will join the International Tax and Transfer Pricing team and will report to the Senior Director, International Taxation, who reports to the Senior Vice-President, Taxation.
- At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._

How you will succeed
- Tax Planning - You will lead and manage a broad range of tax planning matters pertaining to international cross-border transactions.
- Strategic Initiatives and Implementation - You will identify and analyze the international tax considerations of proposed transactions, assess and quantify risks. Lead and manage the coordination of tax advice by liaising with Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax and Domestic Tax Planning and Compliance colleagues.
- Relationship Management - You will develop relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels within CIBC in order to effectively manage the delivery of tax services, as well as collaborating with external advisors as required.
- Industry Expert - You will keep abreast of tax legislative and administrative developments in the area of international taxation, assess impact to CIBC and inform relevant stakeholders.

Who you are
- You have a CPA designation or a Bachelor of Laws degree and have at least 5 or more years of tax experience.
- You have comprehensive knowledge of Canadian taxation with a specialization on outbound taxation. Completed CPA In-depth Internation Tax course or Master of Taxation.
- You are results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive and proven ability to work independently. Focused, thorough and disciplined in approach.
- You are decisive, confident and comfortable working closely with and collaborating with business partners.
- Excellent communication skills and able to translate technical guidance into business terms and implications.
- Advanced problem solving skills leading to practical solutions on a broad range of matters.
- Proficient with xls and are able to perform scenario modelling. Experience with using tools such as Alteryx and Microsoft Power BI is an asset.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
- Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Alteryx, Auditing, Compliance Oversight, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Internatio