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Senior Finance Manager, Tax (Seattle)

GeoComply
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2024

About the role

About GeoComply
We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.
Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.
At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.
The Role
As our Senior Finance Manager, Tax, working closely with our Senior Director, Tax, you’ll be responsible for managing our global tax planning strategies and initiatives, ensuring that we are in compliance with tax regulations while also optimizing our tax liabilities.  The role requires a deep understanding of international tax laws, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail.  Your work will span across our Canadian and US operations, making your expertise in these jurisdictions not just valuable, but essential.  With a focus on strategy and implementation, you will play a crucial role in managing our company's tax obligations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage cross-border tax issues, transfer pricing, and the tax implications of international business transactions.
  • Identify opportunities for tax optimization and operational efficiencies. Drive initiatives that enhance our overall tax position.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of tax strategies.
  • Work closely with finance, legal, and business units to provide tax insights and support strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with outside tax advisors and tax counsel, as needed, to ensure effective tax support and guidance.
  • Oversee and manage tax compliance preparation workstreams.
  • Stay ahead of changes in tax regulations and adjust our strategies accordingly.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or related field.
  • A CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification.
  • 8+ years of experience in tax planning, with a significant portion focused on Canadian tax systems and cross-border experience with the US.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, state, and local tax laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax concepts.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze financial data and identify tax implications.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.
  • A proven track record of managing cross-functional projects with multiple dependencies in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Points

  • Advanced degree in taxation, finance, or a related field (e.g., Master of Taxation, LLM in Taxation) is highly desirable.
  • Global taxation experience is a strong asset. 
  • Experience with US GAAP and ASC 740 tax accounting reporting.
  • Experience with indirect tax compliance (e.g. GST, PST, VAT, and sales tax) and related reporting systems.
Why GeoComply?
Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.
To be successful in our organization, you need an eager attitude, professionalism, and the confidence to willingly work to prove yourself and your ideas, and earn the trust of the organization.
Here’s why we think you’d love working with us.
We’re working towards something bigWe’ve built a reputation as the global market leader for geolocation compliance solutions for over 10 years. We’re trusted by customers from all over the world, and the next few years will be particularly exciting as we continue to scale across new markets.
Our values aren’t just a buzzwordOur values are the foundation for what we as a company care about most. They signify the commitment we make to each other around how we act and what we stand for. They are our north star as we work together to build a company we’re all proud to be a part of. Learn more, here.
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