Director, Controversy, M&A, Global Tax Planning

Core Responsibilities: 

• Lead US Tax controversy (including MAP) and lead US international tax support to IRS examinations and  with emphasis in TCJA/   global tax audits. 
• Manage tax due diligence for US and foreign acquisitions including coordination with advisors on tax due diligence; ensure tax efficient transaction structuring; provide tax input to financial models; post-acquisition integration implementation
• Analyse, advise and implement on global strategic tax planning opportunities, including tax efficient cash repatriation strategies, tax efficient capital/loan structuring
• Analyse and advise on advanced pricing agreements (APA's) 
• Monitor, analyse and advise on proposed and enacted tax legislative and regulatory changes with focus on US, including OECD initiatives
• Advising on vendor contracts 
• Review customer contracts for appropriate contracting parties and other tax considerations
• Individual contributor, work together cross functional in a global tax team, encouraging a collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of broad-based tax experience in a fast-paced environment with Big 4 public accounting firm and inhouse/corporate experience in a high-tech company a plus
• Strong skills in reviewing legal agreements including deal documentations in M&A transactions, license agreements, and general understanding of M&A deals
• Ability to model and illustrate the tax impact of tax structure and deal alternatives and effectively communicate to other relevant stakeholders 
• Must be able to prioritize, work independently and effectively communicate to tax and business colleagues, both domestically and aboard
• Ability to work as a team member, building productive relationships throughout the organization
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills enabling effective cross-functional communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong accounting skills; MST or CPA a plus

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To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.