Tax Manager

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

We are seeking a Tax Manager to support the GHD Americas Region with Canada and/or US tax, and Chile tax. Upholding the highest standard of integrity, you will support the Americas Tax Leader in building an efficient and effective regional tax function, ensuring compliance and providing strategic tax advice.

Flexibility anywhere within USA and Canada is available as this position is REMOTE.

Primary Functions:

As a key member on the Americas Tax Team, you will take the lead in:

• Managing and advising on Chilean tax matters, including compliance, provisions, and research
• Providing tax advisory services for Canada and/or the US, focusing on complex tax issues and legislative changes
• Identifying tax risks and compliance gaps, proactively advising on strategies to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with applicable tax laws
• Overseeing tax authority audits and reviews, managing interactions with tax authorities and external advisors
• Mentoring and developing other team members, fostering technical expertise and leadership skills to support a positive, growth-focused, and high-performing tax function

Key Responsibilities include:

Chile tax

• Prepare annual and semi-annual income tax provisions for the Chilean entities under IAS 12, including provision-to-return adjustments and reconciliation of tax general ledger accounts
• Prepare and/or review of income tax returns for Chilean entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax laws and filing requirements
• Conduct detailed research and analysis of Chilean tax legislation, summarizing impacts and communicating findings to stakeholders
• Monitor proposed and enacted Chilean tax legislation, providing timely advice on potential impacts and strategic responses for the business
• Identify and assess tax risks and compliance gaps, delivering actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance compliance
• Partner with the Chilean finance team to support compliance, provision, and advisory activities, fostering effective communication and alignment across functions
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to support compliance and address complex tax issues

Canada and/or US tax

• Research and interpret tax legislation, including new or proposed laws, to communicate impacts and recommendations
• Prepare concise and accurate advice on a variety of tax matters for the tax team and other internal stakeholders
• Identify and assess tax risks and compliance gaps, delivering actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance compliance
• Work closely with finance team and external advisors to support the R&D/SR&ED tax incentive programs
• Lead and manage interactions with tax authorities during audits and reviews, including preparing and presenting responses, coordinating documentation, and negotiating resolutions

Other

• Identify and action process improvements, including continuous development of automation using excel and other tools
• Assist with leading and mentoring other team members, fostering the development of their technical expertise and soft skills through knowledge sharing, coaching, and feedback
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, empowering other team members to take ownership of tasks and advance their capabilities

Skills, competencies, and qualifications:

• CPA designation is required
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field is required
• Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or related field is an asset
• 10+ years’ experience with Canada and/or US taxes, including large multinational corporate tax environment and/or at Big 4 firms or equivalent
• Business proficiency in Spanish, with a demonstrated ability to discuss accounting and tax matters with native speakers
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing income tax provisions in compliance with IAS 12
• Proficient excel skills, and a demonstrated ability to continuously develop excel skills independently
• Experience with Chilean tax is an asset
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, including defining objectives, planning, and executing tasks with minimal oversight
• Proactive with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring team members

Salary Ranges between 115,000.00 to 150,000.00 depending on location and experience

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.