JOB SEEKER

Objective

Create and implement international tax planning strategies. Research and review international tax consequences of restructurings and other tax planning transactions.

Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible for tax planning and support of international manufacturing and marketing companies.
• Assist with the preparation of the U.S. tax return and tax provision as it relates to international matters.
• Support and provide assistance with the U.S. and foreign income tax audits.
• Research U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations as they related to international tax planning strategies and other transactions. Research and analyze U.S. tax consequences of international restructurings.
• Provide technical tax support on transactions and activities of international marketing and manufacturing companies. Review and create strategies to reduce taxes paid in foreign jurisdictions. Assist regional tax directors with tax programs designed to achieve regional and worldwide tax efficiencies.
• Review and analyze current and accumulated earnings pools of all controlled foreign entities in order to maximize U.S. and worldwide benefits derived from each company?s tax situation. Assist with international transfer pricing matters.
• Work together with Treasury, Financial Reporting and Accounting personnel on tax planning transactions, including coordination of responsibilities to effect the transactions.
• Work with local tax advisors on various foreign tax compliance and planning matters.
• Discuss with Internal Audit any tax-related transactions which need review at local country level.
• Develop tax efficient cash repatriation planning, utilization of foreign tax credits and net operating losses in a tax efficient manner. Assist with international portion of worldwide tax provision, including analyzing effect of various tax planning transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Master of Science Degree in Taxation or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• CPA Certification
• Minimum of four to five years of international tax experience with Big 4 accounting firms or equivalent industry experience

Specific Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with senior management