Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax to join our F&A business. This opportunity is Onsite.

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The Rol

The Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax will be Responsible for supporting the Indirect Tax Manager, and wider Indirect Tax team in ensuring Indirect Tax compliance primarily in the US but also providing support for Canada. The role will involve ensuring tax returns are submitted timely and accurately, overseeing and managing the deliverables of junior team members, and advising the business of technical matters and liability decisions. The ideal candidate will be a proficient user of Excel and ideally have experience with data manipulation tools such as Alteryx. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams globally to harness data, streamline processes, and drive business strategy. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of tax, turning data into actionable insights and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Finance team's vision is to be recognized as one team who are committed to employing consistent processes and scalable solutions that will support business growth, whilst demonstrating courage to ensure appropriate governance is maintained. We care about our people and aim to be the best F&A team to work for and a trusted business partner that is actively engaged in setting the strategic direction of Wood.


The Tax function at Wood plays a fundamental role in supporting the Group's strategic objectives by delivering responsible, compliant, and commercially informed tax advice. Tax Function work in close collaboration with business and functional teams to ensure that tax matters are appropriately considered across all areas of operation and project activity.


Our vision is to be a trusted business partner that enables long-term value creation by lawfully managing tax costs, ensuring full compliance with all relevant tax laws and disclosure obligations, and proactively managing tax risks. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and aligning our approach with Wood's overall business strategy, while ensuring that tax is not considered in isolation but as a key component of commercial decision-making.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our F&A sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities:

• Preparation of complex tax returns and review of basic tax returns prepared by junior team members.
• Partnering with AP shared services, provision of training and guidance as required
• Identify process improvements using data analysis tools and AI
• Conduct focused internal business indirect tax audits
• Monitor legislative indirect tax developments for opportunities and risks
• Manage and coordinate tax audits
• Nexus determinations
• Taxability classifications
• Exemption certificate management
• Ownership of tax-critical data fields in ERP systems

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or tax, with meaningful responsibility for US state and local tax compliance
• A broad range of sales and use tax processes
• US property taxes
• The use of ERP/Accounting systems to manage indirect taxes
• The use of data analysis tools
• Preferably experience in the use of AI, or failing this a keen interest to develop an understanding in this area
• Familiarization of Indirect Taxes in Canada
• Knowledge of customs duties and the implications of moving goods cross-border

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.