Tax Analyst

The role / impact

The Tax Cycle by Xero product development team creates quality tax software products that empower professional tax preparers. In this role, you will be responsible for researching and implementing tax legislation, converting customer requests into new product features, and working with our Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to meet federal and provincial government certification requirements. You will act as the steward of specific income tax filing modules and a government liaison, providing guidance on roadmaps to ensure adherence to future income tax filing changes.

This role sits within the Tax Cycle product team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and Quality Assurance. You will act as a bridge between complex government legislation and user-friendly software design. The team works collaboratively to ensure effective launches and monitors the commercial and customer results of the product line. As a Senior Analyst, you will also provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to junior analysts regarding income tax rollover and compliance work.

• Analyzing and interpreting government income tax legislation changes to provide specifications for a comprehensive filing experience.
• Identifying, analyzing, and accurately updating tax calculations and forms within the software.
• Working with government certification bodies to ensure compliant and comprehensive income tax filing products are offered.
• Supporting national enterprise clients with income tax filing escalations and managing their suggestions.
• Designing and implementing income tax supporting worksheet calculations for the highest level of complexity within the Canadian income tax filing system.

This role is based in our Calgary, CA office. This is an office-based role, where you will work onsite to collaborate face‑to‑face with the team, fostering alignment and buy‑in to the product vision. You will have access to our office amenities and the opportunity to work directly with colleagues to solve complex customer problems in real‑time.

• A professional accounting designation or equivalent income tax filing or accounting experience.
• Detailed and regular analysis of the Income Tax Act, tax case scenarios, and legislation changes.
• An aptitude for technology to provide insight/development and actual tax calculation changes directly in the software.
• Experience with agile processes in a software development environment (SaaS product development experience is desired but not a must).
• Leadership abilities in strategizing, guiding, and mentoring other analysts in key income tax development areas.
• Bilingual language (English/French) skills are desired.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.