Assistant Manager – Indirect Tax

Wood

Assistant Manager supporting Indirect Tax compliance in the US and Canada at Wood. Collaborating globally to streamline tax-related processes and drive strategy.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the Indirect Tax Manager and wider Indirect Tax team
Ensuring tax returns are submitted timely and accurately
Overseeing and managing deliverables of junior team members
Advising the business on technical matters and liability decisions
Collaborating with cross-functional teams globally to harness data and streamline processes
Turning data into actionable insights and fostering a culture of continuous innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in accounting or tax, with meaningful responsibility for US state and local tax compliance
A broad range of sales and use tax processes
US property taxes
The use of ERP/Accounting systems to manage indirect taxes
The use of data analysis tools
Preferably experience in the use of AI, or failing this a keen interest to develop an understanding in this area
Familiarization of Indirect Taxes in Canada
Knowledge of customs duties and the implications of moving goods cross-border
Advising on indirect tax matters in practice and/or industry role
Implementing technology solutions, automation, and standardized workflows to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency and margins
Researching and advising on indirect tax matters in the US and preferably Canada
Managing relationships with external parties
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear, actionable guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingtax compliancesales tax processesuse tax processesUS property taxesdata analysisindirect taxescustoms dutiestechnology solutionsautomation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipadvisingrelationship managementinnovationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingtranslating complex concepts

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business