Tax Manager - Canada

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Role description:

The Canada Tax Manager will be responsible for all Canadian corporate tax functions. They will be responsible for securing tax planning initiatives and managing all tax risks in Canada. The Canada Tax Manager will have oversight of Canadian Corporate Income Tax compliance and review quarterly tax provisions to ensure that all relevant transactions are included and appropriately provided for and disclosed to the tax authorities. They will also be responsible for the timely resolution of tax audits of the Arcadis Canadian group. The Canadian Tax Manager works closely with the Americas Tax Director to optimize Canadian tax processes. In addition, the Tax Manager will provide ongoing support for tax planning initiatives outside of Canada (USA, LATAM and beyond). Role accountabilities: The Canadian Tax Manager will work in close cooperation with the Global Tax Department and Canadian Finance, Legal, and Treasury departments. Align and optimize the global group structure, considering the new operating model, recent and future M&A transactions. Work with the Americas Tax Compliance and Reporting team to ensure timely and correct filings of the annual corporate income tax returns. Work with Group Treasury to manage Canadian dividend policy and withholding tax mitigation and compliance. Manage optimized withholding tax processes and positions for Canadian entities in the group. Pro-active business partnering to support the business, identify and anticipate relevant developments and keeping the business properly informed. Monitor relevant Canadian tax legislation changes and ensure timely compliance and optimal impact for the business. Manage the adequate operation of the Tax Control Framework for the relevant tax processes and ensure the key controls are met satisfactorily. Be the main contact person on behalf towards the Canadian tax authorities (federal and provincial) and actively build and maintain a good and transparent relationship with them. Oversee the documentation of uncertain tax positions for the purposes of financial reporting under IFRS quarterly. Communicate with senior management and external advisors on relevant Canadian tax matters. Support on cross-border transactions among affiliated companies of Arcadis working with our central Transfer Pricing team as necessary. Support the US compliance team with cross-border transactions and informational reporting. Support the wider business through researching and analysis of tax questions from other non-tax departments. Have a core understanding of the US Federal Tax code and regulations. Provide support to, and/or collaborate with the US Tax compliance team in the analysis of specific US tax issues/considerations/filing positions. Works together with local finance teams and external advisers to ensure compliance with tax return filing obligations in Canada. Works with Global Business Area stakeholders to act as an enabler for international projects by providing practical and commercial tax advice. Qualifications & Experience: The Canada Tax Manager is responsible for delivering highly complex tax advice in a timely manner, this requires extensive knowledge of Canadian business taxes. Experience of providing international tax advice to multinational large businesses. An ability to work methodically to ensure deadlines are met and attention to detail. Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation. The ability to adapt to changing conditions. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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