Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. We have an immediate opportunity for a Tax Compliance Manager, Canada to join our growing organization. This position can be based in any Canada location. The Tax Compliance Manager can work remotely or hybrid. The Tax Compliance Manager will work with the North America Tax Manager to support the tax compliance needs of the Canadian and US entities. You have a strong interest and ability to develop your knowledge of taxation by conducting research and pursuing external professional development. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as trusted tax advisor to internal stakeholders on income, indirect, payroll, mobility and other international tax matters by conducting research and interpreting tax legislation and administrative guidance, including advising stakeholders of potential changes impacting the business operations.
• Ensuring accurate and timely compliance with Canadian direct and indirect tax filing
• Responsible for half-year and full-year income tax provisions for the Canadian and US entities, including tax effect accounting under IFRS
• Collaborating with CRA, IRS, and other tax authorities to address assessments and to provide accurate information for audits
• Responsible for accuracy of all tax accounts maintained within the general ledger
• Driving the continuous improvement of the Canadian tax function
• Supporting the implementation of income tax filing software and income tax provisioning software
• An opportunity to learn or use existing knowledge to provide support to US team members on US income and sales tax

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• CPA Designation is required
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field is required
• CPA In-Depth Tax or master’s degree in taxation is required
• 6+ years’ experience in Canadian income tax, with a demonstrated ability to research and analyze tax issues in depth and with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience in the following areas is an advantage: Canadian sales tax, US income tax, US sales tax
• Strong communication and project management skills with proven problem solving, research, and analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to work independently, remotely and manage multiple priorities at once

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. #LI-TS1

Why GHD?


Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.


Our commitment to you


Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.


Who we are


We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.


Covid Vaccine Position Statement


In response to the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, GHD has established an Operating Procedure confirming it will comply with vaccination requirements for any work which is subject to either (i) municipal, provincial, or federal government mandates or (ii) client requirements which require vaccination to perform such work, either on a client site or any workplace (“Work Requiring Vaccination”). To the extent allowed by law, GHD employees performing Work Requiring Vaccination will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may be required to show proof of vaccination prior to engaging in this work. GHD will consider reasonable accommodation requests in the event you are unable to be vaccinated on the basis of a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.