Tax Analyst

Who we are:

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Tax, the Tax Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Global Relay’s dynamic tax function. This new role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a base level of knowledge in either corporate tax and/or indirect taxes and has a desire to build and diversify their skill set in both disciplines. As Global Relay continues to grow, the Tax Analyst will play an instrumental role in helping the business scale its increasingly complex corporate and indirect tax obligations and reporting requirements in Canada and abroad. The Tax Analyst will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to field and resolve tax-related queries.

Your Job:

• Corporate/Direct Tax
• Assist in the preparation of Global Relay’s portfolio of interim and year-end corporate tax provisions for multiple entities in various jurisdictions, including: Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of domestic and international information returns and various corporate franchise taxes throughout the United States

• Compile and provide corporate tax return information to external consultants and perform a comprehensive review of deliverables therefrom

• Responsible for driving internal processes related to the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (‘SR&ED’) and Research & Development Expenditure Credit (‘RDEC’) programs, ensuring timely and accurate capturing of information required for such claims

• Work with the Manager, Tax to record corporate tax expense and related disclosure within Global Relay’s financial statements, book-to-tax analyses, tax account reconciliations, and financial statement recognition and presentation of the SR&ED and RDEC programs

• Assist the Manager, Tax with compiling documentation for audit queries and information requests

 

• Indirect Taxes

• Prepare indirect returns such as sales tax, use tax, GST/HST, PST, and VAT returns in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom

• Work with the Manager, Tax to record all applicable journal entries relating to sales tax, use tax, GST/HST, PST, VAT, and other taxes

• Assist the Manager, Tax with research of state and local tax legislation and its applicability to service and product offerings in order to conclude on sales taxability

• Facilitate the collection and retention of all tax documentation related to the taxability of services such as tax residency, exemption certificates, and other artefacts

 

• Other

• Serve as the first point of contact for all tax related inquiries

• Research corporate and sales tax implications of growing operations in both current and new jurisdictions, and communicate results of analyses with management

• Participate in ad hoc tax, accounting, and finance projects, analyses, and initiatives as required

• Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency (‘CRA’) and other tax authorities as required

 

About You:

• A minimum of 2 years in tax experience in an accounting firm and/or industry

• Candidates are expected to have a foundational understanding of either direct taxes or indirect taxes—experience with both is an asset

• Direct tax experience requirements:

• Familiarity with Canadian, United States, and United Kingdom corporate tax rules is an asset

• Indirect tax experience requirements:

• Familiarity with Canadian GST/HST and British Columbia PST rules.

• Familiarity with the United States sales and use taxes and United Kingdom VAT is an asset

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (‘ASPE’)

• Experience working in a company that provides Software as a Service (‘SaaS’) is an asset

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and time-manage

• Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high attention to detail

• Expert level Excel proficiency, with advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint

• Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to write clear, concise and formal business communications

• Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to be entrusted with confidential information

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision

 

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia’s pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background. 

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, bonus, and an RRSP contribution matching program. 

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

British Columbia - Base salary range$55,000—$75,000 CAD

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.