Tax Manager - Canada

Description

The Canada Tax Manager will lead all Canadian corporate tax functions, including tax planning initiatives, risk management, compliance, and audit resolution. The role reports to the Americas Tax Director and works closely with the Global Tax Department and Canadian Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams.

In this position you will collaborate with the Americas Tax Compliance and Reporting team to file corporate income tax returns, partner with Group Treasury on dividend policy and withholding tax, and maintain the Tax Control Framework. You will also act as the primary liaison with Canadian tax authorities and support cross‑border transactions for the US and other regions.

• Oversee Canadian corporate income tax compliance and quarterly tax provisions.
• Secure tax planning initiatives and manage tax risks across Canada.
• Resolve tax audits for the Arcadis Canadian group in a timely manner.
• Optimize Canadian tax processes in partnership with the Americas Tax Director.
• Support tax planning initiatives for the USA, LATAM, and other regions.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of annual corporate income tax returns.
• Manage Canadian dividend policy and withholding tax mitigation with Group Treasury.
• Maintain and improve the Tax Control Framework and key tax controls.
• Serve as the main contact with federal and provincial Canadian tax authorities.
• Document uncertain tax positions for IFRS quarterly reporting.
• Advise senior management and external advisors on Canadian tax matters.
• Support cross‑border transactions and transfer pricing coordination.
• Research and analyze tax queries from non‑tax departments.
• Collaborate with US tax compliance team on specific US tax issues and reporting.
• Work with local finance teams and external advisers to meet new tax law requirements.
• Provide practical, commercial tax advice to Global Business Area stakeholders.

Requirements

The role requires extensive knowledge of Canadian business taxes, experience advising multinational corporations, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication and influencing skills. A solid understanding of US federal tax code is also expected, as you will support the US tax compliance team.

• Extensive knowledge of Canadian business taxes.
• Experience delivering international tax advice to large multinationals.
• Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work collaboratively with FLAT teams.
• Core understanding of US federal tax code and regulations.

Benefits

Arcadis offers a skills‑based career path, a purpose‑driven culture focused on sustainable solutions, and a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The salary range for this role is $135,000‑$150,000, with variations based on location and experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

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