International Tax Manager - Head of Direct Tax Compliance

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

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All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

• This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a International Tax Manager - Head of direct tax compliance, joining our Finance team

What you bring

• Tax professional with a lot of experience and proven performance, mainly tax compliance environment.
• Prior experience with international taxation and financial operations.
• Knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Experience with a Fintech or start up company.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Data driven communicator.
• Professional experience working with large data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment.
• Writes and speaks fluent English. French and Spanish considered a plus.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities 

• Managing the Direct Tax Compliance team:
  • Provide guidance and direction to the team, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables;
  • Review and approve the work performed by team members, providing guidance and feedback;
  • Conduct regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, address any issues or challenges, updates or changes that may impact the team’s work;
• Tax Compliance:
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely tax filings (including Remote's income tax returns, withholding taxes, and any other direct tax returns);
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants, as necessary, to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with local tax laws;
  • Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements;
  • Conduct periodic reviews and audits to identify and mitigate any potential compliance risks;
  • Assess impact of changes in international tax laws and regulations on the company;
• Tax Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement tax planning strategies with the tax team to optimize the company's global effective tax rate.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders: Work closely with various departments, including Legal, Finance, Treasury, and International Operations, to ensure cross-functional collaboration and alignment on tax-related matters;
• Fostering relationships with external partners and staying informed about industry trends:
  • Cultivate relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and industry peers to leverage their expertise and stay informed about global tax developments;
  • Attend conferences, seminars, and training programs to enhance knowledge and understanding of evolving tax regulations and strategies
• Assess on local tax exposures in the different countries upon the ongoing
• Help the team with any tax question arising from clients
• Work with the treasury department at determining the fund flow that will allow the tax efficiency in current countries
• Build documentation resources to address recurring and potential customer questions around tax

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