Top Benefits
About the role
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you!
Who are we looking for?
We have an immediate opportunity available for a Tax Leader-Americas.
As a leader of the Americas Tax Team, you will assist the Enterprise Tax Leader in overseeing the tax affairs of the Americas region. This includes:
Providing tax advice, ensuring delivery and implementation of commercial tax advice with respect to international projects, legislative changes, including mergers and acquisitions and capital management structuring.
Managing tax risks and tax governance, overseeing and managing tax compliance obligations, tax provisions, research and tax reporting requirements including proactively advising on strategies to address gaps and mitigate risks.
Monitoring and developing/implementing strategies to manage Americas’ effective tax rate.
Overseeing and managing tax controversy and tax related audits and reviews, including liaison with the tax authorities and external advisors.
Driving operational efficiencies and effectiveness through automation, process improvements and ways of working.
Upholding the highest standard of integrity, you will support the Enterprise Tax Leader in building an efficient tax function, including but not limited to, the delivery of the Global Tax Strategy, ensuring tax governance and compliance obligations are met.
The role can be based in several GHD office locations in Canada and the U.S. GHD supports a hybrid work model.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing organization with endless possibilities!
In a constantly evolving world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We are seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a distributed team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Working with an energetic and hard-working team, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Operate as a business partner to support and identify business needs and provide commercial tax advice and/or tax training
- Ensure new areas of business/revenue streams are analyzed and tax treatment/ strategies developed
- Participate in Mergers and Acquisitions, tax due diligence
- Monitor and manage Americas’ effective tax rate
- Monitor tax developments and changes to tax legislations to provide timely advice on potential impacts and enable strategic responses and/or implement changes
- Advise and actively educate finance and other business partners (where relevant) on relevant changes in tax legislation
- Work closely with finance team and external advisors to support the R&D/SR&ED tax incentive programs
- Work with Mobility and Secretariat teams on employee and shareholder tax issues
- Responsible for direct and indirect tax compliance ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax laws and filing requirements
- Identify and assess tax risks and compliance gaps, delivering actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance compliance
Experience and knowledge required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. equivalent number of years of experience, plus 15+ years of accounting/business operations experience.
- CPA designation and/or master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or related field (strongly preferred)
Preferred:
- Experience in the Big 4 firms and/or similar roles in a large, multinational corporate tax environment
- Business proficiency in Spanish with demonstrated ability to discuss accounting and tax matters with native speakers
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
#LI-TS1
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
About GHD
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
Apprenez-en davantage sur nous à ghd.com
Top Benefits
About the role
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you!
Who are we looking for?
We have an immediate opportunity available for a Tax Leader-Americas.
As a leader of the Americas Tax Team, you will assist the Enterprise Tax Leader in overseeing the tax affairs of the Americas region. This includes:
Providing tax advice, ensuring delivery and implementation of commercial tax advice with respect to international projects, legislative changes, including mergers and acquisitions and capital management structuring.
Managing tax risks and tax governance, overseeing and managing tax compliance obligations, tax provisions, research and tax reporting requirements including proactively advising on strategies to address gaps and mitigate risks.
Monitoring and developing/implementing strategies to manage Americas’ effective tax rate.
Overseeing and managing tax controversy and tax related audits and reviews, including liaison with the tax authorities and external advisors.
Driving operational efficiencies and effectiveness through automation, process improvements and ways of working.
Upholding the highest standard of integrity, you will support the Enterprise Tax Leader in building an efficient tax function, including but not limited to, the delivery of the Global Tax Strategy, ensuring tax governance and compliance obligations are met.
The role can be based in several GHD office locations in Canada and the U.S. GHD supports a hybrid work model.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing organization with endless possibilities!
In a constantly evolving world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We are seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a distributed team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Working with an energetic and hard-working team, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Operate as a business partner to support and identify business needs and provide commercial tax advice and/or tax training
- Ensure new areas of business/revenue streams are analyzed and tax treatment/ strategies developed
- Participate in Mergers and Acquisitions, tax due diligence
- Monitor and manage Americas’ effective tax rate
- Monitor tax developments and changes to tax legislations to provide timely advice on potential impacts and enable strategic responses and/or implement changes
- Advise and actively educate finance and other business partners (where relevant) on relevant changes in tax legislation
- Work closely with finance team and external advisors to support the R&D/SR&ED tax incentive programs
- Work with Mobility and Secretariat teams on employee and shareholder tax issues
- Responsible for direct and indirect tax compliance ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax laws and filing requirements
- Identify and assess tax risks and compliance gaps, delivering actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance compliance
Experience and knowledge required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. equivalent number of years of experience, plus 15+ years of accounting/business operations experience.
- CPA designation and/or master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or related field (strongly preferred)
Preferred:
- Experience in the Big 4 firms and/or similar roles in a large, multinational corporate tax environment
- Business proficiency in Spanish with demonstrated ability to discuss accounting and tax matters with native speakers
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
#LI-TS1
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
About GHD
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
Apprenez-en davantage sur nous à ghd.com