Tax Director, Americas
dentsu Austria
Salary
💰 CA$71,400 - CA$81,600 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide guidance and support to program staff to ensure accurate financial records and compliance
- Serve as a resource for Program Teams with guidance, tools, and technical support to ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and up to date
- Support internal financial controls and timely reporting to ensure program accounting is properly reflected in North American financials
- Review financial submissions for completeness, accuracy, appropriate documentation, and alignment with accounting standards and internal procedures
- Oversee compliance with internal policies, donor and government regulations, and established procedures; elevate significant concerns to the Finance Director
- Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, audit, balance, and correct balance sheet accounts
- Analyze and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and determine appropriate corrections
- Review accruals and interdepartmental charges for accuracy and completeness
- Support external audit process by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation; assist with year-end reporting including Canada-specific filings
- Identify inconsistencies in grants and restricted funds recording and collaborate to ensure consistent financial treatment
- Develop and implement procedures to maintain accurate and efficient financial systems; document procedures and best practices
- Analyze financial data and create reports to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Handle specialized accounting tasks for global operations such as fixed asset processing, grant reporting, and benefit accounting processes
- Perform other job-related duties including collaborative projects and support for new or evolving financial systems, tools, and training across the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required
- Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred or minimum enrollment in CPA program
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger work, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Demonstrated expertise in accounting software, including Sage Intacct
- Familiarity with nonprofit or international financial environments, including institutional or high compliance donor grant management
- Prior experience with accounting for grants and restricted funding preferred
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and apply appropriate corrections
- Exceptional communication skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
- Keen attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records
- Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and work across time zones to support global staff
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; French and/or Spanish an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to Christ and recognition that this position contributes to the work of His Kingdom
