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Illinois - Tax Senior - Financial Services Office - Asset Management

Chicago IL Tax Senior - Financial Services Office - Asset Management
The candidate will be responsible for tax compliance and advisory work for clients in the areas of investment and hedge Funds, mutual funds and/or private equity. Will contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products. Supervise the work of staff professionals. Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts. Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management. Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions. Share ideas with others. Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals. Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans, and assist in making quality decisions in complex areas.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience OR a Graduate degree and 1-2 years of related work experience. A degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable. CPA, Enrolled Agent and/or LL.M. certification or demonstrable, active efforts to earn these licenses is required. Tax experience or equivalent experience in business or the financial services industry is needed. Familiarity with the financial services industry gained through direct involvement with managed investment vehicles preferred. Broad exposure to federal income taxation and some exposure to state and local tax is needed. Experience in a professional services environment preferred. Legal 1 - 2 Full-time 2013-01-11

Illinois - Head of Corporate Compliance

Oakbrook Terrace IL Head of Corporate Compliance
The candidate will work closely with the board of directors, executive committee members, business unit leaders and process owners in developing and leading a comprehensive compliance framework addressing regulatory, contractual and internal policy concerns while serving as a trusted advisor concerning expansion into new geographies and product offerings. Will report to the Corporate Vice President of Risk Management. Develop, implement and maintain a global ethics and compliance program, the framework of which satisfies Federal Sentencing Guidelines, other global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work as part of a team of senior risk leaders in the development of the company's overall integrated risk framework within which the compliance framework shall reside. Work in collaboration with business leaders to identify core areas of compliance requirements, assess current vs. desired state, develop and execute a risk-based, multi-year road map for program implementation. Research and stay abreast of industry best practices, implementing continuous improvement to the compliance framework and programs in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness. Lead the enterprise-wide compliance initiatives of the company by establishing a network of cross-functional business process owners who serve as compliance owners for their specific areas of compliance responsibility (both regulatory and contractual). Establish the policies, guidelines, systems and procedures by which compliance owners will fulfill their compliance responsibilities, such that consistency is achieved throughout the organization and enterprise-wide reporting may be provided to executive management and the Board. Provide Executive Committee and Board of Directors regular and ad-hoc reporting regarding enterprise-wide compliance program metrics and other trends in compliance program efforts. Provide information that serves to educate executives and board directors with respect to their fiduciary responsibilities and changes thereto. Provide compliance and risk guidance to senior management to include consultation with business leaders to identify and incorporate compliance risks and requirements in support of the company's growth initiatives, new product lines and expanding geographical footprint. Serve as corporate SME with respect to corporate compliance requirements. Oversee specific subject matter compliance areas within the Compliance department. Provide leadership of the company's Corporate Policy program to include the framework by which enterprise-wide policies are developed, vetted, approved, communicated, maintained and monitored for compliance. Serve as the company's ethics officer, overseeing the 'code of conduct' and 'whistleblower hotline' programs to include policy development, communication and training, conduct of investigations and external reporting. Drive, monitor and evaluate programs designed to ensure that ethics and integrity remain a strong value of the enterprise.

The candidate should have a B.A./B.S. degree in business, public administration or related field and J.D. degree. Must have 15+ years of experience in corporate legal/compliance function to include: 4 years with a broad, generalist corporate counsel background; 8 years developing and implementing organizational ethics and compliance programs; and 3 years serving as senior compliance leader for an international publicly traded company. Professional Certifications in relevant subject matters preferred. Should have demonstrated successful experience in influencing and driving enterprise-wide, cross-functional corporate initiatives. Experience with criminal and civil law procedures, investigative methodology, and case management needed. Should have expert knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements (Federal Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory requirements) as related to publicly traded company compliance program efforts. Legal 15 - 20 Full-time 2013-01-09

Illinois - Attorney

Bloomington IL Attorney
The candidate will provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the company. Will provide legal services on behalf of the company. Analyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulations. Counsel company's investment department on commercial mortgage loan transactions, loan modifications, workouts and remedial actions including foreclosures, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and receiverships, fixed income and private placement investments, common and preferred stock and the acquisition, development and sale of investment real estate. Anticipate and respond effectively to client's needs and actively assist clients by practicing preventive law.

The candidate should have an active license to practice law in at least one state. Must have experience in: representing financial institutions in complex commercial mortgage loan transactions and construction loans; counseling financial institutions on loan modifications, workouts and remedial actions including foreclosures, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and receiverships (multi-state experience in remedial actions preferred); counseling financial institutions on purchases and sales of commercial real estate and real estate construction and development issues; and reviewing leases, analyzing title insurance matters, surveys and land use issues. Should have knowledge of company structure, general departments and zone operations. Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills required. Advanced document drafting skills associated with commercial mortgage loan and real estate transactions needed. Understanding of real estate joint venture transactions and financial relationships between investors is essential. Understanding of private equity investments desirable. Experience in fixed income and private placement investments preferred. Understanding of limited liability company and partnership organizational structures and governance needed. Awareness of current economic trends and regulatory issues impacting the financial services industry and institutional lenders is required. Familiarity with bank compliance issues applicable to commercial mortgage lending a must. Understanding of bankruptcy issues desirable. Should have ability to manage retained counsel in mortgage loan and real estate transactions. Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities. May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of the work. Legal 1 - 3 Full-time 2013-01-09

Illinois - Operational Tax Planning Manager

Glenview IL Operational Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will report to a Director of Operational Tax Planning. Will focus primarily in two areas of income tax: tax planning and international tax compliance. Be familiar with transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as transfer pricing matters. Assist in development and implementation of company initiatives to efficiently and effectively manage business initiatives worldwide while maintaining an efficient tax structure, including modeling of outcomes and tax consequences within jurisdictions affected. Coordinate the US tax implications of business and tax planning with the Company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Communicate/consult with financial, legal and operation personnel (including external advisors) regarding planning opportunities and reporting matters. Assist with international and federal tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration restructuring. Participate in review of transfer pricing impact and valuations relating to planning transactions to manage tax risks. Coordinate and review the documentation and reporting requirements with respect to the business and tax planning transactions for inclusion in the US income tax returns. Assist with the international tax IRS audit with respect to transactions completed. This includes working on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Establish a thorough understanding of compliance and reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 1118 and related FTC, E&P, Section 987 and Subpart F computations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferably with CPA, MST, or J.D. degree. Must have international tax and provision experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Computer proficiency with HFM and Corp Tax a plus. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-01-08

Illinois - Strategic Tax Planning Manager

Glenview IL Strategic Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will report to a Director of Strategic Tax Planning. Will focus primarily in the area of tax planning. Assist in development and implementation of strategic initiatives to reduce global taxes in a time of changing tax legislation in the US and abroad. Assist with international and federal tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including complex cross-border reorganizations transactions, including development of tax efficient acquisition and divestiture structures. Coordinate and implement the US tax implications of global tax planning with the Company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Assist in optimizing overseas cash balances. Lead efforts to simplify the global legal entity structure in a tax efficient manner. Develop foreign tax credit and foreign source income optimization structures and strategies. Good understanding of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations thereunder. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118. Monitor and manage tax attributes like E&P, Tax Pools, Section 987 gains and losses, 905(c), FTC, Tax Basis, Subpart F and Section 956 inclusions. Assist with the international tax IRS audits. This includes working with the international field auditors on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Review and continued monitoring of planning transactions during and post implementation in accordance with US and non-US requirements. Establish a thorough understanding reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Monitor and report on foreign tax trends and developments as they impact the organization on an on-going basis.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. CPA, MST, or J.D. degree is preferred. Must have 4-8 years of international tax and provision experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Computer proficiency with HFM and Corp Tax a plus. Should have a good understanding of transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, Subchapter C, Reorganizations, as well as transfer pricing matters. Legal 4 - 8 Full-time 2013-01-08

Illinois - Transfer Pricing Manager

Glenview IL Transfer Pricing Manager
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the intercompany pricing arrangements. The majority of the work involves international tax and transfer pricing planning, implementing, managing, documenting, and defending of the company's innovative intellectual property program, which involves cross-border intellectual property transfers, licensing, and research and development services. Will report to and work closely with the Director of Transfer Pricing, other members of the global Corporate Tax team, and operating business personnel around the world in developing, implementing, and support global transfer pricing policies and strategies with the aim to mitigate global tax risks, reduce the corporate effective tax rate, and repatriate cash. Manage day-to-day transfer pricing issues and establish procedures to facilitate compliance with applicable income tax practices and regulations in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. Work with the Director of Transfer Pricing, to formulate the intellectual property and transfer pricing strategies. Plan, implement, manage, document, and defend the intellectual property program worldwide. Manage the company's global transfer pricing function, strategies, and policies. Assist corporate and business units' compliance with the company's global transfer pricing policies and local tax rules and regulations. Work directly with business units to achieve business objectives. Identify, model, analyze, and present opportunities to reduce the global effective tax rate and/or cash taxes paid. Manage and mitigate transfer pricing exposures. Manage or support preparation of transfer pricing documentation, audit defense files, and completion of requests from tax authorities in coordination with local country finance personnel and external advisors as necessary. Work with the legal department and other personnel to develop and maintain intercompany agreements. Monitor and advise of changes related to global transfer pricing law and respond accordingly to maintain compliance. Manage other complex special projects as assigned. Manage staff to accomplish above-mentioned goals.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferably with MBA, MST, CPA, Ph.D., or J.D. degree. Must have 5-8 years of corporate tax, legal (i.e., international tax or transfer pricing), or Big 4 accounting firm experience. Strong ability to learn and understand complex legal, tax, transfer pricing, and operational intellectual property issues required. Minimal travel is required depending on company needs. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2013-01-08

Illinois - Tax Planning Manager

Glenview IL Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will focus primarily in two areas of income tax: Federal and International tax planning and international tax compliance. Will have opportunities for exposure to all levels of corporate management and external advisors on outsourced projects. Assist in development and implementation of tax planning transactions that support and advance company initiatives of simplification of the world-wide organization structure, tax-efficient repatriation of overseas cash and reduction cash taxes, including modeling of outcomes and tax consequences within jurisdictions affected. Research and document technical tax issues related to tax planning transactions including writing of technical memos in support of the company's position. Coordinate the US tax implications of business and tax planning with the company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Communicate/consult with financial, legal and operation personnel (including external advisors) regarding planning opportunities and reporting matters. Participate in review of transfer pricing impact and valuations relating to planning transactions to manage tax risks. Participate in special projects. Responsible for managing preparation of quarterly schedules for aspects of the tax provision including FTC utilization and other tax attributes impacted by tax planning transactions. Coordinate and review the documentation and reporting requirements with respect to the business and tax planning transactions for inclusion in the US income tax returns. Assist with the international tax IRS audit with respect to transactions completed. This includes working on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Establish a thorough understanding of compliance and reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 1118 and related FTC, E&P, Section 987 and Subpart F computations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting preferably with CPA, MST or J.D. degree. Must have international and federal tax experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Should be familiar with transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as transfer pricing matters. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-01-08

Illinois - Associate Intellectual Property Counsel

Chicago IL Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will assist in protecting company's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters. Will prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO. Register copyrights with the US Copyright Office. Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches. Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects. Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters. May work on IP licenses. Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate should have Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). Should also have a J.D. degree. Must have 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution is required. Experience in business method/computer art applications is needed. Should be licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. Should have working knowledge of patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures. General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets is preferred. Intermediate level skills in legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools required. VISIO skills strongly preferred. Legal 2 - 5 Full-time 2013-01-08

Illinois - Tax Manager - Federal Tax Services Private Equity Group

Oak Brook IL Tax Manager - Federal Tax Services
The candidate will identify and implement tax planning and consulting opportunities, prepare and review client tax calculations, manage client tax relationships, and supervise and develop staff. Will manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements as well as serve as a business advisor to the client. Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning and tax savings strategies. Research and consult on complex tax matters. Manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Accounting. A Master's in Taxation or LL.M. is a plus. CPA is required. Must have 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or corporate/public blend. Should have consolidated C-Corp, ASC 740, Partnership, S-Corp, Individual and/or multi-state experience. Experience with tax technology a plus. Legal 5 - 7 Full-time 2013-01-04

Illinois - Tax Manager - International Tax - Transfer Pricing

Chicago IL Tax Manager - International Tax - Transfer Pricing
The candidate will participate in and supervise multiple and challenging transfer pricing engagements and to contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning services for the diverse clients. Demonstrate an understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts and effectively apply economic/financial knowledge to client situations. Develop and deliver quality transfer pricing and economic ideas with timely and responsive services/work products. Identify transfer pricing opportunities. Prepare documentation, participate in advanced pricing agreements (APAs), defend transfer pricing in audits, work in the valuation of intangible assets, and develop quality, practical planning services. Manage the work of client service team members. Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's economic situation and arrive at logical conclusions. Lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience OR a Graduate degree and 4+ years of related work experience. A degree in economics, law, tax, or accounting is preferred. Should have 3+ years of transfer pricing or similar experience. Broad exposure to transfer pricing issues preferred. Legal 3 - 5 Full-time 2012-12-31
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Illinois - Tax Senior - Financial Services Office - Asset Management
Refer job# WY4F25197
 
Tax Senior - Financial Services Office - Asset Management
The candidate will be responsible for tax compliance and advisory work for clients in the areas of investment and hedge Funds, mutual funds and/or private equity. Will contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products. Supervise the work of staff professionals. Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts. Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management. Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions. Share ideas with others. Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals. Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans, and assist in making quality decisions in complex areas.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience OR a Graduate degree and 1-2 years of related work experience. A degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable. CPA, Enrolled Agent and/or LL.M. certification or demonstrable, active efforts to earn these licenses is required. Tax experience or equivalent experience in business or the financial services industry is needed. Familiarity with the financial services industry gained through direct involvement with managed investment vehicles preferred. Broad exposure to federal income taxation and some exposure to state and local tax is needed. Experience in a professional services environment preferred.
 
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Illinois - Head of Corporate Compliance
Refer job# A7Q325155
 
Head of Corporate Compliance
The candidate will work closely with the board of directors, executive committee members, business unit leaders and process owners in developing and leading a comprehensive compliance framework addressing regulatory, contractual and internal policy concerns while serving as a trusted advisor concerning expansion into new geographies and product offerings. Will report to the Corporate Vice President of Risk Management. Develop, implement and maintain a global ethics and compliance program, the framework of which satisfies Federal Sentencing Guidelines, other global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work as part of a team of senior risk leaders in the development of the company's overall integrated risk framework within which the compliance framework shall reside. Work in collaboration with business leaders to identify core areas of compliance requirements, assess current vs. desired state, develop and execute a risk-based, multi-year road map for program implementation. Research and stay abreast of industry best practices, implementing continuous improvement to the compliance framework and programs in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness. Lead the enterprise-wide compliance initiatives of the company by establishing a network of cross-functional business process owners who serve as compliance owners for their specific areas of compliance responsibility (both regulatory and contractual). Establish the policies, guidelines, systems and procedures by which compliance owners will fulfill their compliance responsibilities, such that consistency is achieved throughout the organization and enterprise-wide reporting may be provided to executive management and the Board. Provide Executive Committee and Board of Directors regular and ad-hoc reporting regarding enterprise-wide compliance program metrics and other trends in compliance program efforts. Provide information that serves to educate executives and board directors with respect to their fiduciary responsibilities and changes thereto. Provide compliance and risk guidance to senior management to include consultation with business leaders to identify and incorporate compliance risks and requirements in support of the company's growth initiatives, new product lines and expanding geographical footprint. Serve as corporate SME with respect to corporate compliance requirements. Oversee specific subject matter compliance areas within the Compliance department. Provide leadership of the company's Corporate Policy program to include the framework by which enterprise-wide policies are developed, vetted, approved, communicated, maintained and monitored for compliance. Serve as the company's ethics officer, overseeing the 'code of conduct' and 'whistleblower hotline' programs to include policy development, communication and training, conduct of investigations and external reporting. Drive, monitor and evaluate programs designed to ensure that ethics and integrity remain a strong value of the enterprise.

The candidate should have a B.A./B.S. degree in business, public administration or related field and J.D. degree. Must have 15+ years of experience in corporate legal/compliance function to include: 4 years with a broad, generalist corporate counsel background; 8 years developing and implementing organizational ethics and compliance programs; and 3 years serving as senior compliance leader for an international publicly traded company. Professional Certifications in relevant subject matters preferred. Should have demonstrated successful experience in influencing and driving enterprise-wide, cross-functional corporate initiatives. Experience with criminal and civil law procedures, investigative methodology, and case management needed. Should have expert knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements (Federal Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory requirements) as related to publicly traded company compliance program efforts.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Illinois - Attorney
Refer job# W8SJ25172
 
Attorney
The candidate will provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the company. Will provide legal services on behalf of the company. Analyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulations. Counsel company's investment department on commercial mortgage loan transactions, loan modifications, workouts and remedial actions including foreclosures, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and receiverships, fixed income and private placement investments, common and preferred stock and the acquisition, development and sale of investment real estate. Anticipate and respond effectively to client's needs and actively assist clients by practicing preventive law.

The candidate should have an active license to practice law in at least one state. Must have experience in: representing financial institutions in complex commercial mortgage loan transactions and construction loans; counseling financial institutions on loan modifications, workouts and remedial actions including foreclosures, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and receiverships (multi-state experience in remedial actions preferred); counseling financial institutions on purchases and sales of commercial real estate and real estate construction and development issues; and reviewing leases, analyzing title insurance matters, surveys and land use issues. Should have knowledge of company structure, general departments and zone operations. Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills required. Advanced document drafting skills associated with commercial mortgage loan and real estate transactions needed. Understanding of real estate joint venture transactions and financial relationships between investors is essential. Understanding of private equity investments desirable. Experience in fixed income and private placement investments preferred. Understanding of limited liability company and partnership organizational structures and governance needed. Awareness of current economic trends and regulatory issues impacting the financial services industry and institutional lenders is required. Familiarity with bank compliance issues applicable to commercial mortgage lending a must. Understanding of bankruptcy issues desirable. Should have ability to manage retained counsel in mortgage loan and real estate transactions. Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities. May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of the work.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
Illinois - Operational Tax Planning Manager
Refer job# MDZZ25144
 
Operational Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will report to a Director of Operational Tax Planning. Will focus primarily in two areas of income tax: tax planning and international tax compliance. Be familiar with transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as transfer pricing matters. Assist in development and implementation of company initiatives to efficiently and effectively manage business initiatives worldwide while maintaining an efficient tax structure, including modeling of outcomes and tax consequences within jurisdictions affected. Coordinate the US tax implications of business and tax planning with the Company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Communicate/consult with financial, legal and operation personnel (including external advisors) regarding planning opportunities and reporting matters. Assist with international and federal tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration restructuring. Participate in review of transfer pricing impact and valuations relating to planning transactions to manage tax risks. Coordinate and review the documentation and reporting requirements with respect to the business and tax planning transactions for inclusion in the US income tax returns. Assist with the international tax IRS audit with respect to transactions completed. This includes working on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Establish a thorough understanding of compliance and reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 1118 and related FTC, E&P, Section 987 and Subpart F computations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferably with CPA, MST, or J.D. degree. Must have international tax and provision experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Computer proficiency with HFM and Corp Tax a plus.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Illinois - Strategic Tax Planning Manager
Refer job# 8Z5325145
 
Strategic Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will report to a Director of Strategic Tax Planning. Will focus primarily in the area of tax planning. Assist in development and implementation of strategic initiatives to reduce global taxes in a time of changing tax legislation in the US and abroad. Assist with international and federal tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including complex cross-border reorganizations transactions, including development of tax efficient acquisition and divestiture structures. Coordinate and implement the US tax implications of global tax planning with the Company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Assist in optimizing overseas cash balances. Lead efforts to simplify the global legal entity structure in a tax efficient manner. Develop foreign tax credit and foreign source income optimization structures and strategies. Good understanding of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations thereunder. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118. Monitor and manage tax attributes like E&P, Tax Pools, Section 987 gains and losses, 905(c), FTC, Tax Basis, Subpart F and Section 956 inclusions. Assist with the international tax IRS audits. This includes working with the international field auditors on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Review and continued monitoring of planning transactions during and post implementation in accordance with US and non-US requirements. Establish a thorough understanding reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Monitor and report on foreign tax trends and developments as they impact the organization on an on-going basis.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. CPA, MST, or J.D. degree is preferred. Must have 4-8 years of international tax and provision experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Computer proficiency with HFM and Corp Tax a plus. Should have a good understanding of transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, Subchapter C, Reorganizations, as well as transfer pricing matters.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Illinois - Transfer Pricing Manager
Refer job# JVO825146
 
Transfer Pricing Manager
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the intercompany pricing arrangements. The majority of the work involves international tax and transfer pricing planning, implementing, managing, documenting, and defending of the company's innovative intellectual property program, which involves cross-border intellectual property transfers, licensing, and research and development services. Will report to and work closely with the Director of Transfer Pricing, other members of the global Corporate Tax team, and operating business personnel around the world in developing, implementing, and support global transfer pricing policies and strategies with the aim to mitigate global tax risks, reduce the corporate effective tax rate, and repatriate cash. Manage day-to-day transfer pricing issues and establish procedures to facilitate compliance with applicable income tax practices and regulations in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. Work with the Director of Transfer Pricing, to formulate the intellectual property and transfer pricing strategies. Plan, implement, manage, document, and defend the intellectual property program worldwide. Manage the company's global transfer pricing function, strategies, and policies. Assist corporate and business units' compliance with the company's global transfer pricing policies and local tax rules and regulations. Work directly with business units to achieve business objectives. Identify, model, analyze, and present opportunities to reduce the global effective tax rate and/or cash taxes paid. Manage and mitigate transfer pricing exposures. Manage or support preparation of transfer pricing documentation, audit defense files, and completion of requests from tax authorities in coordination with local country finance personnel and external advisors as necessary. Work with the legal department and other personnel to develop and maintain intercompany agreements. Monitor and advise of changes related to global transfer pricing law and respond accordingly to maintain compliance. Manage other complex special projects as assigned. Manage staff to accomplish above-mentioned goals.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferably with MBA, MST, CPA, Ph.D., or J.D. degree. Must have 5-8 years of corporate tax, legal (i.e., international tax or transfer pricing), or Big 4 accounting firm experience. Strong ability to learn and understand complex legal, tax, transfer pricing, and operational intellectual property issues required. Minimal travel is required depending on company needs.
 
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Illinois - Tax Planning Manager
Refer job# IYIW25147
 
Tax Planning Manager
The candidate will focus primarily in two areas of income tax: Federal and International tax planning and international tax compliance. Will have opportunities for exposure to all levels of corporate management and external advisors on outsourced projects. Assist in development and implementation of tax planning transactions that support and advance company initiatives of simplification of the world-wide organization structure, tax-efficient repatriation of overseas cash and reduction cash taxes, including modeling of outcomes and tax consequences within jurisdictions affected. Research and document technical tax issues related to tax planning transactions including writing of technical memos in support of the company's position. Coordinate the US tax implications of business and tax planning with the company's European and Asian Regional Tax Managers. Communicate/consult with financial, legal and operation personnel (including external advisors) regarding planning opportunities and reporting matters. Participate in review of transfer pricing impact and valuations relating to planning transactions to manage tax risks. Participate in special projects. Responsible for managing preparation of quarterly schedules for aspects of the tax provision including FTC utilization and other tax attributes impacted by tax planning transactions. Coordinate and review the documentation and reporting requirements with respect to the business and tax planning transactions for inclusion in the US income tax returns. Assist with the international tax IRS audit with respect to transactions completed. This includes working on the IDR responses, positioning to minimize any exposure, negotiations and protests. Establish a thorough understanding of compliance and reporting systems and procedures in the tax department while working to continually refine and improve procedures to gain operating efficiencies. Assist in review of the international components of US federal income tax return including Forms 5471, 8858, 1118 and related FTC, E&P, Section 987 and Subpart F computations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting preferably with CPA, MST or J.D. degree. Must have international and federal tax experience in Big 4 or comparable tax experience in a large multinational corporation. Should be familiar with transactional concepts relating to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as transfer pricing matters.
 
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Illinois - Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
Refer job# 38RB25149
 
Associate Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will assist in protecting company's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters. Will prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO. Register copyrights with the US Copyright Office. Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches. Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects. Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters. May work on IP licenses. Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate should have Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). Should also have a J.D. degree. Must have 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution is required. Experience in business method/computer art applications is needed. Should be licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the USPTO. Should have working knowledge of patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures. General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets is preferred. Intermediate level skills in legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools required. VISIO skills strongly preferred.
 
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Illinois - Tax Manager - Federal Tax Services Private Equity Group
Refer job# JXT425121
 
Tax Manager - Federal Tax Services
The candidate will identify and implement tax planning and consulting opportunities, prepare and review client tax calculations, manage client tax relationships, and supervise and develop staff. Will manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements as well as serve as a business advisor to the client. Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning and tax savings strategies. Research and consult on complex tax matters. Manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Accounting. A Master's in Taxation or LL.M. is a plus. CPA is required. Must have 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or corporate/public blend. Should have consolidated C-Corp, ASC 740, Partnership, S-Corp, Individual and/or multi-state experience. Experience with tax technology a plus.
 
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Illinois - Tax Manager - International Tax - Transfer Pricing
Refer job# N2XH25097
 
Tax Manager - International Tax - Transfer Pricing
The candidate will participate in and supervise multiple and challenging transfer pricing engagements and to contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning services for the diverse clients. Demonstrate an understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts and effectively apply economic/financial knowledge to client situations. Develop and deliver quality transfer pricing and economic ideas with timely and responsive services/work products. Identify transfer pricing opportunities. Prepare documentation, participate in advanced pricing agreements (APAs), defend transfer pricing in audits, work in the valuation of intangible assets, and develop quality, practical planning services. Manage the work of client service team members. Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's economic situation and arrive at logical conclusions. Lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience OR a Graduate degree and 4+ years of related work experience. A degree in economics, law, tax, or accounting is preferred. Should have 3+ years of transfer pricing or similar experience. Broad exposure to transfer pricing issues preferred.
 
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