Assistant Director, Tax Planning

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As Assistant Director, Tax Advisory, you will advise the company on its most important tax-related decisions.  You’ll work on a variety of different projects alongside your colleagues within and outside the Tax and Finance organizations.  You’ll support several key areas of the Tax function, including M&A, tax planning, and tax audits.

What you will do:

M&A: Represent Tax in the cross-functional team handling all aspects of acquisitions and dispositions.  From diligence to negotiating and drafting key contractual terms, choosing the acquiring entity and form of the transaction, modeling the cost-benefit of different structuring options, to financing and implementing the post-acquisition integration, advise company leadership regarding the tax aspects of M&A transactions.

Tax planning: Identify tax risks and opportunities.  Evaluate the technical merits and model the tax and accounting impacts of transactions, and present conclusions, opinions and recommendations.  Leverage and enhance tax technology tools and processes in the Tax department.  Work closely with outside advisors, US and international colleagues in various disciplines, including technical accounting, transfer pricing, international tax, and others.  Stay current on the latest developments in tax legislation, regulations, cases and administrative practice.  Research and draft memos to document the positions taken. 

Audits: Work with your Tax colleagues to answer IRS (or other tax authority) inquiries, write and deliver position papers and talking points in support of positions taken on Federal tax returns.  Evaluate the technical merits and model the tax and accounting impacts of proposed adjustments, and present conclusions and recommendations.
 

What you will bring:

• MS in Taxation or JD
• BA/BS in Accounting
• 15+ years combined experience at a law firm, accounting firm, or F1000 company

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.