Tax Analyst

Aspire Software

. Support international mergers and acquisitions, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate tax compliance and planning, particularly in Canadian and US tax matters, including international mergers and acquisitions, tax due diligence, and transfer pricing. Proficient in tax provision preparation and familiar with tax software such as Avalara and Corptax.

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CPA DesignationCorporate Tax ExperienceInternational Tax KnowledgeStrong Excel SkillsExperience with Avalara

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Hard Skills

Tax Due DiligenceFAPI CalculationsSafe Income CalculationsIncome Tax ProvisionsTransfer Pricing MethodsSales Tax RegistrationsReturn-to-Provision ReconciliationsEarnings and Profits SchedulesTax Residency ReviewsIntercompany Settlements

Soft Skills

OrganizedDetail-OrientedClear Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Balance Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

AvalaraCorptaxTaxPrepExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA DesignationCPA Professional Education Program (PEP)CPA In-Depth Tax Course

Industry Keywords

Corporate TaxInternational TaxMergers and AcquisitionsCross-Border Tax PlanningUS Federal and State TaxForeign Affiliate RulesSales Tax NexusTax AuditsTax Residency PositionsTax Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support international mergers and acquisitions, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
Maintain exempt, taxable and pre-acquisition surplus balances for foreign affiliates, including updates for acquisitions, reorganizations and dividends.
Maintain FAPI calculations, including FAPI, FAPL and related adjustments for controlled foreign affiliates.
Maintain safe income calculations to support section 55 planning on intercorporate dividends.
Perform mind and management reviews of international companies for tax residency positions.
Assist with repatriation planning and international money movements.
Provide tax support to business units in Canada, the US and Europe.
Maintain earnings and profits schedules for US and foreign entities.
Advise controllers on transfer pricing methods and policy.
Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
Prepare return-to-provision reconciliations and propose true-up entries.
Review subsidiary and international tax returns prepared by external advisors or local teams.
Prepare working papers for US and Canadian tax returns for external preparers.
Assist with new state sales tax registrations in Avalara.
Review sales tax filings and support sales tax audits.
Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and the IRS on tax matters.
Assist with income tax audits.
Prepare W-9 and W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E forms and respond to vendor and customer requests.
Assist treasury with tax payment scheduling, intercompany settlements and cash forecasting inputs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation, or currently enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) with progress toward designation.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce or a related field.
2+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax environment, with exposure to both Canadian and US tax matters.
Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax, including the foreign affiliate rules.
Strong Excel skills and comfort maintaining large, multi-entity schedules.
Clear written English; French is an asset for working with the Montreal head office.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Completed or in progress: CPA In-Depth Tax Course.
Experience with international tax, including surplus, FAPI or safe income calculations.
Exposure to US federal and state tax, including E&P and sales tax nexus.
Experience with Avalara, Corptax, TaxPrep or similar tax software.
Experience with ASC 740 / IAS 12 tax provisions.
Familiarity with M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring and cross-border tax planning.
Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities in a decentralized environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home: A fully remote role, open to candidates anywhere in Canada, with the flexibility to manage your day in a way that works for you.
Competitive pay: A competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and your growth with us.
Varied and engaging work: Broad exposure to Canadian international, US federal and state, and indirect tax in an acquisitive, multi-jurisdiction group.
Support for your CPA journey: Time off for PEP modules and exams, plus course reimbursement.
Room to grow: A clear growth path toward Senior Tax Analyst and Tax Manager.