International Tax Planning Senior Manager

Heavy Managers or Senior Managers…here is your opportunity to go into industry if you’re looking for a work/life balance somewhere in between the Big 4 and the IRS.  If you’re looking for a stable, international company in growth mode where your co-professionals like their jobs and have an average tenure over 10 years…if you enjoy managing the international tax planning and compliance function then this may be the next step in your career…read on…

Futurestep has been retained to find an outstanding International Tax Planning Senior Manager for this 20+ billion multi-national corporation engaged in the manufacture of electric products and components in 190 countries.  This newly created position will be based in the 3+ billion US subsidiary head quartered just outside of Chicago.  Relocation provided.

 

Responsibilities:Leading and managing all US and cross border tax planning transactionsRecommending tax-efficient structures for U.S. and cross border acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizationsManaging the Company’s North American effective tax rate, and assisting with its managing its global effective tax rateLeading foreign tax credit, cash repatriation, and subpart F planningOverseeing all US international tax complianceClose coordination with other Tax Managers, specifically the Transfer Pricing Manager Evaluating tax-efficient investmentsAssisting with the review of foreign subsidiary tax provisionsManaging a one-person staff, who also has one direct report

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys working on his/her own and has strong analytical, oral, and written skills. The candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate the conclusions reached for assigned tax planning projects, both in writing and orally. These communications may be made to management and outside the tax department, including governmental authorities. The ability to multi-task and work on a wide variety of projects is the key to the success of this position.

In addition, the candidate will be required to keep abreast of current developments in tax law, including new legislation, administrative releases, and court decisions and determine whether such developments will have a significant effect on the Company’s overall tax position. The candidate must be able to identify and anticipate tax issues and make viable recommendations concerning these issues to management. **Most importantly, the candidate must possess a positive and cooperative attitude. He/she will contribute to the overall success of the tax team by developing a thorough understanding of the company’s methodologies; improving processes; keeping team members informed of work status; challenging traditional procedures used in the past; and attempting to find new approaches.

Requirements:A minimum of 7-10 years of tax experience, with a background in Big 4 or large regional accounting firm to include all or a significant amount of experience in international tax compliance Corporate tax experience or a combination of public accounting & corporate would be an advantage CPA, MST and /or JD preferred

Other:Bonuses have been paying out at 125% to 180% of target in past several years10% - 15% domestic travel may be required; minimal international travelThis department offers flexible work hours if neededYou’ll experience inbound and outbound transactions in a profitable company whose seen growth over the past 5 yearsPosition reports to the Tax Director and will potentially be the successorRelocation available

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