Tax Director, Transfer Pricing and International Tax

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Tax Director – Transfer Pricing and International Tax to join our Global Tax Department, located at our Montreal office. This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to drive innovation, mentor a talented team, and influence key decisions that support WSP's growth worldwide.

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Reporting to the Vice-President, Global Taxation, the holder will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Oversee the preparation of the transfer pricing documentation (master and local files), ensuring requirements are met across all jurisdictions
• Work with WSP Transfer Pricing team to oversee the company's operational transfer pricing requirements, including providing training and guidance to regional finance teams on transfer pricing executing and compliance
• Monitor changes in global tax regulations and transfer pricing regulations along with identifying and mitigating transfer pricing risks
• Oversee Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and other global tax reporting requirements
• Manage intercompany transactions, including intercompany agreements
• Lead and support tax audits and controversy matters related to international tax and transfer pricing
• Identify areas for process improvements and collaborate on various automation of tax processes and ongoing efforts to streamline operations
• Involvement in various special projects, including providing strategic support (i.e. Pillar II implementation, acquisitions, reorganizations, cross-border tax matters, etc)
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals
• Collaborate on other related projects

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or accounting or other relevant degree;
• Minimum of 7-9 years of relevant experience in a large corporate environment, or from a firm with relevant experience; 
• Bilingual English and French;
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• Proficiency with MS Office, (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of Hyperion (an asset);
• Have the desire to improve technically;
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a decentralized organization which requires a sharpened sense of client focus and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Treasury, Business Units) and external advisors;
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

#LI-Hybrid

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.  Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please  READ THE FULL POLICY. 

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