Tax Analyst

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Job Summary

As a Tax Analyst, you will have a key role on the Finance team by supporting D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function as well as global income tax function. This role includes analyzing financial data, preparing commodity tax filings and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations, and assisting with tax audits and inquiries. You will research tax laws, monitor regulatory changes, and assess their impact on D2L’s commodity tax function. As a subject matter expert, you will partner with cross‑functional teams to support compliance, provide guidance, and help drive process improvements. You will also support the global tax team by contributing to the preparation of income tax provisions, assisting with supporting workpapers for income tax returns and transfer pricing reports, and helping to create schedules and reports required for financial reporting. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and contribute to the continued success of the Finance organization.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel / expense functions as needed.
• Execute D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed.
• Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in‑house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and / or bids.
• Prepare income or non‑income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance, and proper tax record‑keeping in relation to tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation.
• Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations.

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Location Information

This role is open to applicants within Ontario. Our ideal candidate is located in the Kitchener‑Waterloo area and is able to work in a hybrid model at our global HQ (137 Glasgow Street Suite 560, Kitchener).

Base Salary Range

$60,250 — $81,500 CAD

The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

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D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@d2l.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. D2L maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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