D2L

Director of Global Tax

D2L

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$130,000 - CA$150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Set D2L’s global tax strategy to support long-term growth, operational scalability, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive tax risk management framework and governance approach.
  • Evaluate and advise on international expansion opportunities, including assessing permanent establishment risk, local tax exposure, and optimal go-to-market models, ensuring alignment with D2L’s desired international presence and risk profile.
  • Advise the CFO, VP Finance, Legal, Sales on the tax implications of corporate strategy, global expansion, entity structuring, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee timely, accurate, and complete global tax filings (corporate income tax, indirect tax, cross-border withholding taxes, and other obligations).
  • Own quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with IFRS, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and robust documentation.
  • Act as senior point of contact for external auditors on tax matters.
  • Lead global transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and implementation.
  • Evaluate and structure intercompany agreements and transactions to ensure alignment with OECD and local rules.
  • Identify tax planning opportunities that optimize D2L’s global effective tax rate and cash tax position.
  • Oversee global tax audits, inquiries, and tax authority interactions.
  • Develop audit defense strategies and risk mitigation approaches for complex matters.
  • Support Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on large/strategic customer contracts and global deal structures.
  • Partner with Product and Finance on tax considerations for new products, billing models, and revenue streams.
  • Collaborate with PnC on global mobility and incentive programs.
  • Lead tax support for M&A and corporate development initiatives, including due diligence, evaluation of acquisition structures, identification of tax risks and opportunities, and oversight of tax integration activities post-acquisition.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the global tax team, including manager, tax staff, and external consultants.
  • Establish talent development plans, succession planning, and capability building for the tax function.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Oversee tax-related internal controls, ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks and external reporting requirements.
  • Drive tax technology enablement and process automation to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience, ideally including global scope.
  • Experience in public company tax reporting (IFRS) and multi‑jurisdiction operations.
  • Strategic thinker with ability to translate tax complexity into business‑aligned recommendations.
  • Strong executive communication skills; able to influence senior leaders, cross‑functional leaders, and external stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership experience building and scaling a tax function in a multi‑jurisdiction environment.
  • Deep technical expertise across global tax areas (IFRS tax accounting, transfer pricing, indirect tax, cross‑border transactions).
  • High degree of judgment, discernment, and ability to make well-informed decisions independently.
  • Operates effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments; strong prioritization and delegation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and proactively address emerging tax issues.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Retirement planning
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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