Director - Domestic Tax Planning amp Strategy

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Director - Domestic Tax Planning & Strategy
The candidate will advise management of the tax consequences of proposed and past domestic transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries and identification and analysis of planning opportunities to lessen tax liabilities where appropriate. Report directly to the Global Tax Director, this role will have responsibility for the development and supervision of the Manager, Domestic Tax in connection with research and planning responsibilities and will facilitate an inclusive team environment. Identify and analyze U.S. domestic federal and state/local planning opportunities to reduce tax liabilities where appropriate. Recommend adoption of and changes in tax policy by the Company or its subsidiaries. Advise business teams and internal personnel as to tax consequences of their activities. Monitor court decisions, existing laws and regulations, as well as proposed changes in such laws or regulations in order to advise management of resulting tax implications to the Company. Engage with the government affairs team to advise and coordinate efforts to advance and promote domestic legislative and regulatory policies and strategies that are beneficial to the Company. Review proposed acquisitions and dispositions of businesses for tax efficient structuring opportunities and provide consultation on the impact of tax law on the proposed transactions. Lead the development of strategy for federal, state, and local audit matters including research of issues and assessment of the strength of Company positions, review or prepare responses to audit authorities and coordinate involvement of outside counsel as needed. Review Company domestic tax reserves, assess sufficiency of the reserves and identify the need for recording additional tax reserves. Coordinate tax advice from outside advisors on domestic tax matters and audit issues. Lead and mentor domestic tax planning team as well as support the broader corporate tax team in developing technical skills and knowledge. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field and CPA is required; JD Law or Master’s degree in taxation or other relevant advanced degree is preferred. Should have 10+ years broad experience in a corporate tax department of a multinational company and/or a public accounting firm with an emphasis on domestic taxation. Broad experience with acquisitions and divestitures and demonstrated understanding of complex domestic and international structures is required. Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting for income taxes in connection with domestic tax transactions and contingent tax reserves is required.

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