Director of Global Tax Job Kitchener area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.

Job Summary:

The Director of Tax is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, and execution of D2L’s global tax function. This role sets the long-term tax strategy, oversees global tax compliance and reporting, ensures strong tax internal controls, and provides executive level tax guidance to support D2L’s business objectives and international growth.

The Director leads the tax organization, enabling operational excellence in all tax-related processes including compliance, planning, transfer pricing, audit defense, tax accounting (IFRS), M&A, and cross-border business activities. The role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Product, Sales, and external advisors to minimize risk, preserve enterprise value, and optimize D2L’s global tax position.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Strategic Ownership & Tax Leadership

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.

Global Tax Compliance & Reporting

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.

Transfer Pricing & Tax Planning

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.

Tax Risk & Audit Management

Oversee global tax audits, inquiries, and tax authority interactions.

Develop audit defense strategies and risk mitigation approaches for complex matters.

Cross Functional Partnership

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.

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