A large advertising and media company is seeking a highly experienced Director, International Tax Compliance & Special Projects with specialized knowledge in compliance to join their team.Responsibilities: The Director, International Tax Compliance & Special Projects will:
- Oversee and have ultimate responsibility for accurate US taxation of all International Operations for tax compliance and provision purposes (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F and FTC, etc.).
- Directly manage a team of 4 FTEs, training and guiding the team in various international compliance issues including tax technical analysis
- Ensure the completion and review of all US tax filing requirements for international operations, including all forms (e.g., Forms 5471), elections and disclosures
- Review and maintain the legal entity organization chart/ownership structure and US tax attributes
- Monitor international tax developments including but not limited to new US tax legislation and IRS notices and adjust the compliance processes accordingly.
- Provide data support for international tax research and planning team and IRS tax controversy team
- Work on ad hoc special projects, including modeling, as requested
Qualifications:
- CPA required
- Minimum 8+ years' experience in international tax with large corporate taxpayers or with Big 4 accounting firm
- Extensive experience in the US taxation of international operations required
- Experience with international tax compliance software
- Knowledge and experience with Excel and Alteryx
- Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills and tax research skills and the ability to solve complex technical and business problems
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to exercise judgement in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of business objectives and priorities
- Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex and unusual situations
Desired Skills:
- Advanced degree in US Taxation is preferred
- Knowledge in Tax Series is a plus