Senior Tax Counsel - M&A
The candidate will take a lead role in strategic tax planning for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, licenses, collaborations, and company's other transactions with third parties. This person will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate tax advice is provided on the on US federal and international tax consequences of M&A transactions as well any state and local country tax implications. Will have extensive interaction within company with tax professionals, non-tax personnel in other corporate departments, and executives at the business units. Assist in the management of all tax aspects with respect of M&A transactions. Coordinate M&A projects with the tax compliance and tax accounting groups within the Global Tax department as well as with other groups across the company organization (accounting, legal, finance, etc.). Work with Vice President, Tax Planning, on interfacing with outside advisors on M&A projects. Extensive interaction with all other tax groups within the Department. Assist in the managing/mentoring of staff and developing strong team atmosphere focused on the highest quality of tax planning. Take lead role in advising on US federal and international tax consequences as well as state and local country tax implications of M&A transactions. Identify and support strategies to maximize foreign cash repatriation and foreign tax credit utilization, coordinating with the Treasurers as well as within Global Tax. Stay current on US and foreign tax laws. Perform the necessary background work independently, working with appropriate tax and finance team members to articulate clear and timely recommendations on key tax issues. Work effectively under real-world circumstances of imperfect information and/or short timelines. Determine additional information, personnel or other resources required to solve a problem and establish an efficient plan for obtaining what is needed. Work extensively with outside advisors on projects. Evaluate effectiveness of those relationships. Review and monitor changes in local and foreign tax legislation, rulings, regulations and litigation. Understand the relevant impact, recommend and implement responsive action to manage existing positions and capture new opportunities.
The candidate should have a J.D. degree. An LL.M. or CPA is preferred and will be a plus. Must have 15+ years of corporate tax planning background with extensive experience in M&A tax planning. Should have extensive strategic tax planning background and experience dealing with tax accounting implications of transactional tax projects. Proven track record of working close with various groups within a corporate structure including treasury, finance, legal, operations, etc. is required. Proven track record of leadership in mentoring staff and developing strong relationships with non-tax business personnel needed.
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