Director of Global Tax

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee global tax audits, inquiries, and tax authority interactions.
• Develop audit defense strategies and risk mitigation approaches for complex matters.
• 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.
• Lead, coach, and develop the global tax team, including manager, tax staff, and external consultants.
• Establish talent development plans, succession planning, and capability building for the tax function.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee tax-related internal controls, ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks and external reporting requirements.
• Drive tax technology enablement and process automation to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience, ideally including global scope.
• Experience in public company tax reporting (IFRS) and multi‑jurisdiction operations.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate tax complexity into business‑aligned recommendations.
• Strong executive communication skills; able to influence senior leaders, cross‑functional leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience building and scaling a tax function in a multi‑jurisdiction environment.
• Deep technical expertise across global tax areas (IFRS tax accounting, transfer pricing, indirect tax, cross‑border transactions).
• High degree of judgment, discernment, and ability to make well-informed decisions independently.
• Operates effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments; strong prioritization and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and proactively address emerging tax issues.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.