International Tax Director

(Job Id W340368)
Posted on 3/10/2010
Location:

United States


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $115000.00 to $165000.00/year
Job Description
Position has option of being located in the Greater Seatle Area, New York City, or London

Company
A global investment firm operating in over 40 countries.
Over $175B in assets and been in business for almost 75 years.
Voted by employees to make Fortune magazines list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
This company gives back to its community with the charitable donation match program; they will match employees person gifts to tax-exempt organizations.

Features and Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision paid for associate and subsidized for dependents.
Three weeks starting vacation and 9 paid holidays.
Retirement profit sharing plan up to 15% of annual salary.
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement of 90%.
On-site fitness center and trainers for Tacoma associates and annual allowance of $700 for associates outside the Tacoma area to cover fitness related costs.
Dependent care referral services and new parent pay.


Position Summary
The International Tax Director will provide guidance and expertise on all international tax issues and report to the Global Tax Director.

Position Functions
Conduct tax planning and research to enhance companys financial position.
Implementation of tax policies and strategies.
Coordinate U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to obtain optimal strategy.
Will provide guidance and advice to senior executives for financial and tax issues pertaining to the establishment or liquidation of subsidiaries and new initiatives.
Oversee international tax compliance for all subsidiaries and operations in Canada, Europe and Asia.
Provide technical expertise on U.S. and foreign income tax audits.
Manage relationships with vendors, outside consultants and regulatory authorities.

Background Profile
Bachelors degree in accounting/finance, CPA is preferred
Advanced degree preferred; MST or JD with LLM in Taxation
10+ years tax experience a big 4 or corporate environment.
5+ years international tax experience.
Financial industry knowledge, fund tax knowledge or product knowledge required.