We are seeking an experienced tax professional with a strong background and primary focus on tax accounting matters who is well-versed with considerations surrounding public company reporting pursuant to ASC 740 (FAS 109) such as tax reserves, deferred taxes, acquisitions and application of APB 23 (repatriation of non-US earnings). The candidate should have demonstrated skills around SOX controls and process enhancement which are designed to maintain the highest level of integrity and are efficient, including effective use of technology. Furthermore, it is important that the candidate has led this function on a global basis with the ability to build, roll-up and integrate tax accounting so that our controls and processes are strong, similar and transparent throughout our global operations.

Responsibilities: 

• All aspects of tax accounting in connection with financial reporting matters, including—
• Tax Provision
• Tax Balance Sheet Accounts, including deferred taxes, controls, reconciliations and tax basis balance sheet
• Tax footnote disclosures, including APB 23
• Strong supporting documentation
• Tax Forecasts
• Technical developments which may affect Tax reporting
• Global management and coordination of above

Oversight of:

• US Federal tax return preparation and estimated/ extension tax payments
• US Federal tax examinations and notices, including account transcripts
• Successful controversy management and resolution, including tax reserve analyses
• Identify, research and resolve miscellaneous US Federal tax issues, including executing on planning opportunities. 
• Manage and provide career development to a team of tax professionals, including a Centre of
• Excellence in India.
• Partner with other Tax Department functions such as international tax, regional tax teams, state and local taxes as well as other Finance groups like Controllers, External Reporting and Treasury.
• Establish best practices and ensure that tax policies are adhered to and applied consistently.
• Manage relationships with and oversee the work of external tax service providers.
• Provide tax support and consultation to various departments throughout the firm such as Corporate Facilities, IT and Payroll.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s Degree in Taxation and/ or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of tax experience, the majority of which should be in Tax Accounting.
• Previous experience should include Tax Accounting for a US-based multinational and publicly-traded corporation.  Asset manager, financial services firm and Big 4 accounting