Attorney in Wilmington, DE

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Wilmington, DE

Attorney in Wilmington, DE

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Job Title: Executive Global Head of Tax

Job Responsibilities:

The Global Head of Tax at the company is a pivotal role within the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing the entire global tax function. Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing a cohesive global tax strategy for the company, ensuring alignment with the firm's objectives and global policies.
- Overseeing all aspects of tax planning, compliance, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Leading and managing the global tax team to provide support and guidance on tax matters across various jurisdictions.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicating implications to senior management, and creating strategies to capitalize on tax legislation changes.
- Advising on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
- Overseeing and providing guidance on the company’s global equity program.
- Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors on complex tax issues and audits.
- Developing tax-efficient structures for international operations and transactions.
- Ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements related to tax matters.
- Partnering with finance and accounting teams to integrate tax planning into the overall business strategy and financial reporting processes.
- Providing expert tax advice to senior management on a variety of . and international tax issues, including transfer pricing, tax treaties, and cross-border financing.
- Managing and resolving tax controversies and audits with tax authorities.

Education and Experience Information:

- A minimum of 15+ years of experience as a multinational tax executive within a shared services model, preferably within a professional services firm.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required. A JD in Tax and/or certification in related specialty areas is 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.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex, technical topics to a variety of stakeholders using non-technical language.
- High energy style, adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of understanding and adapting to complex environments and situations, and skilled in motivating and inspiring change at executive levels.
- Ability to view problems from a ‘big picture’ perspective, recognizing critical areas for detailed analysis.
- Proficient in synthesizing information rapidly and applying sound business judgment to derive insights into potential impacts and solutions.
- Articulate and persuasive communicator, capable of handling executive and challenging audiences effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to work outside of normal . business hours as needed, particularly for unique projects or needs.
- Ability to work full-time in both office and remote environments; physically capable of sitting/standing at a computer and working in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
- Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, the company’s Core Values as defined by the Code of Conduct, fostering an inclusive environment at all organizational levels.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is between $230,000/year and $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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. The company is a proud Silver award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.