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.

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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