Job Title: Executive Global Head of Tax
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a cohesive global tax strategy for the company, aimed at revising and communicating policies and programs globally.
- Oversee all aspects of tax planning, compliance, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead and manage the global tax team, providing support and guidance on tax matters across various jurisdictions.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate their implications to senior management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes.
- Advise on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
- Oversee and provide guidance to the company’s global equity program.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors on complex tax issues and audits.
- Develop tax-efficient structures for international operations and transactions.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory tax requirements.
- Partner with finance and accounting teams to integrate tax planning into the overall business strategy and financial reporting processes.
- Provide expert tax advice on US and international tax issues, including transfer pricing, tax treaties, and cross-border financing.
- Manage and resolve tax controversies and audits with tax authorities.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience as a multinational tax executive within a shared services model, preferably within a professional services firm.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. JD in Tax and/or certification in related specialty area(s) preferred.
- Proven ability to navigate a highly complex, global tax environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in problem-solving with global taxing authorities.
- Knowledge of structuring appropriate controls for equity schemes.
- Highly adept at communicating complex, technical topics to a variety of stakeholders in non-technical jargon.
- High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at defining, communicating, motivating, and inspiring change at executive levels and across a broader community of stakeholders.
- Ability to view problems from a ‘big picture’ perspective, recognizing critical areas for detailed analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills, able to quickly structure approaches to solve complex problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
- Extraordinary customer service and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with partners and peers.
- Willingness to work outside normal . business hours as unique projects/needs arise.
- Ability to work full-time in both office and remote environments; physically able to sit/stand at a computer for significant portions of the workday.
- Must be familiar with and promote the company’s core values as defined by the Code of Conduct, fostering an inclusive environment.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $230,000/year - $410,000/year, with potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.
