Indirect Tax Manager

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

Wood is recruiting for an Indirect Tax Manager to join its F&A Tax function business. This opportunity is Remote.

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The Role

Wood is currently recruiting an Indirect Tax Manager to join our team in our Calgary office; however, the role can be done remotely. The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of indirect tax compliance and advisory support for Canadian operations, including GST/HST, PST, and to a lesser extent, US sales and use tax compliance. This role will involve ensuring tax returns are submitted timely and accurately and advising the business on technical matters and ensuring robust process and good governance. The ideal candidate will have experience with data manipulation tools and a keen interest in the use of AI to support the tax function. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams globally to harness data, streamline processes, and drive business strategy.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Finance team’s vision is to be recognised 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 Tax team.
• 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. Salary range for this position is $101,000 - $110,000. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• 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.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities 

Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and filing of GST/HST, PST, and other indirect tax returns.
• Ensure timely remittance and accurate reporting to federal and provincial authorities.
• Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for tax filings.

Advisory & Planning

• Provide guidance on indirect tax implications for business transactions, contracts, and new projects.
• Advise on tax-efficient structures and identify opportunities for savings.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the business.

Risk Management

• Manage tax audits and inquiries from authorities.
• Implement internal controls to mitigate indirect tax risks and undertake internal business specific audits
• Ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations and company policies.

Process Improvement

• Lead governance and process improvement initiatives
• Drive automation and efficiency in tax reporting processes.
• Collaborate with finance, AP, AR and Supply Chain teams to improve tax data accuracy.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external advisors on indirect tax matters.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams
• Support cross-border transactions and liaise with global tax teams.

US Indirect Tax

• Support US Indirect Tax team with sales and use tax compliance as required 

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

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: 

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis on accounting, finance or law
• Completion of one of the CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, MTax, LLM.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in indirect tax, preferably in a multinational or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GST/HST, PST, and customs regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and tax technology tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. sales tax and global VAT/GST is an asset.
• Experience with other Canadian taxes helpful but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovate and forward thinking with a keen interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Effectively connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation in multiple jurisdictions
• Highly motivated and organised
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Work well under pressure and meet a demanding timetable
• Motivated and proactive, ability to drive forward and deliver initiatives and improvements
• Identify risks and know when to raise the flag
• Influence others by presenting consistent, clearly constructed and coherent arguments