Tax Manager - #436215

The Vertus Group is seeking a highly motivated, action-oriented individual for the role of the Tax Manager within our Corporate team. They will be an integral part of The Vertus Finance team and will work closely with Jonas Corporate’s tax team. They will be responsible for a wide range of activities including Federal and State, income tax compliance and tax accounting. They will also have the opportunity to support the team in due diligence on M&A from a tax diligence and planning perspective.

Tax Manager

The Vertus Group is seeking a highly motivated, action-oriented individual for the role of the Tax Manager within our Corporate team. They will be an integral part of The Vertus Finance team and will work closely with Jonas Corporate’s tax team. They will be responsible for a wide range of activities including Federal and State, income tax compliance and tax accounting. They will also have the opportunity to support the team in due diligence on M&A from a tax diligence and planning perspective.

The successful candidate will not be afraid to get into the details, demonstrate the ability to apply technical tax concepts, be highly analytical and have excellent communication skills. They are very organized, deadline focused and detail oriented in the documentation of their work. This is an opportunity to develop and implement collaboratively an effective tax compliance and reporting process in a fast paced, continuously evolving, acquisitive environment.

At Vertus Group, we specialize in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies that have thrived under visionary leadership of owner-operators. We operate over 20 independently managed software brands, providing them with strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. Vertus Group is a portfolio company of Jonas Software, a fully owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of the Canadian and U.S. corporate income tax returns including all the related analysis and work-papers.
• Review and perform quality assurance of quarterly current and deferred tax provisions and calculations for financial reporting, including the recognition of tax effects on various transactions and events.
• Conduct tax due diligence as part of the M&A process including identifying risks, mitigating factors, and overall tax structuring advice. Communicate with seller's representatives to address the tax issues identified in prior or post acquisitions.
• Participate in the integration of new acquisitions, including roll out of tax compliance processes, corporate financial systems, reporting requirements, and governance standards.
• Interface with tax authorities, including assisting in the coordination of tax audits and preparation of responses.
• Train and coach finance teams across all companies to ensure they are equipped to be tax compliant.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Jonas and CSI tax teams on best practices and policy updates.
• Lead tax research and planning assignments incorporating tax laws of multiple North American and foreign jurisdictions; including, but not limited to, basis calculations.
• Keep abreast of the latest tax developments and issues that impact the organization such as changes in legislation, court decisions, rulings etc.
• Assist with international tax planning and transfer pricing strategies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, CA Accounting designation
• Post-secondary degree with a major in accounting or finance
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working in a tax role at a public accounting firm
• Completion of the CICA In-Depth tax program
• Experience in the preparation and review of the complex tax returns and in the preparation and review of tax provisions
• Experience in Canadian and/or U.S. Corporate income tax
• Experience with Software and Technology companies is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with ability to adjust and respond professionally to changing priorities and ad hoc issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interact with all levels of management
• Excellent interpersonal relations and ability to work with others effectively in a remote team environment

Business Unit: Corporate - Club

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type: Regular

More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.