Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax

Responsibility 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.

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. www.woodplc.com

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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

Knowledge of:

• 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

Experiences:

• Advising on indirect tax matters in practice and/or industry role
• Implementing technology solutions, automation, and standardized workflows to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency and margins
• Researching and advising on indirect tax matters in the US and preferably Canada
• Managing relationships with external parties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear, actionable guidance

Specific responsibilities include:

• 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

Specific responsibilities include:

• 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