This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our US Tax Department and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Manager of Tax Accounting for our New York City, New York office. Reporting to the Vice President, Director of Tax, the holder will be responsible for the following tasks:
Your Impact
Manage staff and outside consultants in the preparation of the company’s US annual tax provision (including true-up and 10-month hard close) under IFRS;
Calculate the annual Effective Tax Rate to be used in monthly and quarterly financial statements. Prepare monthly and quarterly Hyperion tax reporting schedules.
Work closely with Global tax team located in Montreal, Canada for provision consolidation purposes and to communicate tax accounting treatment of US related items.
Liaise with US accounting team to understand established processes and procedures and monitor changes in accounting for related tax accounting impacts.
Communicate with external auditors on the year-end tax provision calculation and related disclosures;
Prepare forecasts of income tax expense, cash taxes and effective income tax rates to support internal and external reporting functions;
Reconcile and analyze tax general ledger accounts;
Monitor legislative developments relevant to accounting and tax;
Document treatment of significant tax accounting matters, tax related internal controls and accounting policies and procedures
Identify areas for process improvements
Assist in the review of Federal/State & Local income tax returns;
Involvement in various special projects (i.e. Acquisitions, income tax audits, and Cross-border tax matters).
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent;
At least 10 years of relevant experience in a large corporate environment, or from a firm with relevant experience;
Hold a recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA);
Proficiency with MS Office, (specifically Excel), knowledge of OneSource, knowledge of Hyperion (an asset);
Strong writing and communication skills
Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment;
Have the desire to improve technically;
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, the candidate possesses an excellent sense of responsibility and keen attention to detail
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in Taxation, an asset;
IFRS experience, an asset
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $106,300.00 - $189,310.00
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.