Head of International Tax
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Info

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Job Title
Head of International Tax

Job Description Summary
Summary

Reporting to the Chief Tax Officer, this role will be a tone-setting senior member of the tax leadership team driving all aspects of international tax, managing, and mentoring a team of international specialists and drive EPS.
Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of tax planning strategies to manage the effective tax rate, cash taxes and transfer pricing initiatives to drive EPS.
• Drive the research, analysis, and modeling of the impact of tax developments in support of tax strategies respond to an evolving global tax landscape
• Steer forecasting Manage complex tax projects through cross-functional implementation, including Controllership, Legal, Treasury and FP&A
• Support tax planning activities in non-US geographies as needed including working with colleagues and tax advisors in local countries
• Communicate tax planning ideas, implications of changes in tax law in a clear and concise manner to senior leaders
• Direct and lead team responsible for:
  • global transfer pricing strategy, policies, and operations
  • international compliance and provision for FDII, GILTI, Subpart-F
  • CbCR and Pillar 2
• Provide consultation and support as needed on global tax audits
• Support the business on tax impacts of new business models, expansions and divestitures and other enterprise initiatives such as legal entity rationalization
• Work effectively with external advisors
• Develop and coach direct reports
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership and business acumen

Experience

• CPA, Master of Taxation, JD or other advanced degree required
• Minimum 12-15 years working experience in corporate tax department with international operations
• 5+ years of team management experience
• Extraordinary oral and written communication skills with ability to interact professionally with diverse groups
• Dedicated to deployment of process improvements to mitigate risk and add value
• Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, Alteryx or OneSource
• Highly motivated, organized self-starter with strong analytical and critical thinking skills and demonstrated understanding of complex tax concepts; must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful
• Must be able to work in a high performance, fast-paced environment

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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