Responsibilities
The Senior Associate - Federal Tax, Research & Planning will be responsible for :
- Analyzing (including modeling) and planning in respect of acquisitions and intercompany transfers, both domestic and cross border, including foreign country direct and indirect tax implications
- Collaborating with Domestic and Foreign Tax & Legal Advisors to minimize adverse tax consequences from client activities
- Providing guidance to the Tax Compliance and Tax Management teams on tax legislative updates, and assisting in determining tax impact
- Actively applying tax and business knowledge and working with Tax Management team in preparation of detailed planning and analysis memoranda re the above
- Interfacing with internal professionals and clients and providing written advice on tax planning and structuring matters
- Active participation in tax audits / controversy matters, including preparation of responses to tax authorities, and projects gathering information regarding the same
- Reviewing vendor and customer contracts, and offering memoranda, and identify tax issues and propose changes
- Overseeing mergers and acquisitions, including carrying out due diligence, identification and research of related tax issues, and financial analysis of structuring alternatives
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications :
- 4+ years of Tax experience with an emphasis on research and planning matters
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and / or Finance
- Experience in audit defense matters and preparation of responses and gathering information and analysis to formulate responses to Information Document Requests issued by tax authorities
- In-depth familiarity with Tax Research techniques and resources
- Microsoft Excel proficient
- Solid analytical, mathematical, and research skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills :
- Experience working within a Big 4, Law firm, and / or Fortune 500 company
30+ days ago