Director, Tax Provision
Location: United States

Our Thousand Oaks, California client discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics.  A leader in biotechnology since 1980, they were one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from laboratory to manufacturing plant to patient.  Their therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine helping millions of people in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses.  Our client is committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives. This highly visible position operates as Director, Tax Provision.  The purpose of this role is to lead the company’s tax provision and tax rate forecasting process.  The provision group is part of a world class tax department which reports to the CFO and is highly regarded as an integral part of the financial statement preparation process. This group works closely with finance, accounting and treasury in order to accurately and timely forecast the tax impacts and report on the results. The Director, Tax Provision will be responsible for managing the day to day activities of an internal team of 3 – 4 professionals and for directing the company’s provision with their outside public accounting firm including data gathering, analysis review and communication relating to the tax provision.  A key area of focus for this position is to develop and implement process improvements to enhance the group’s efficiency and effectiveness. The Director, Tax Provision will be called on to advise on provision implications of all areas of tax, from planning and transactional work to audits, transfer pricing and compliance.  This role requires an individual with a minimum of ten years of experience in a large publicly traded company and/or “Big 4” public accounting firm.  Strong accounting skills are required with strong tax knowledge and experience with ASC 740.  Individual must possess strong communication skills with the ability to work with multiple groups inside tax as well as across functional groups outside the tax function.  Experience working with Onesource Tax Provision software is highly desirable. A BS in Accounting or Finance is required with an MST/CPA preferred.

Senior International Tax Manager
Location: United States

Our San Francisco, California client has one of the largest international tax services (“ITS”) practices on the West Coast and offers a full range of ITS planning, consulting, transfer pricing, and compliance services to public and private company clients throughout the U.S. and around the globe.  This highly visible position operates as Senior International Tax Manager and will join a rapidly growing full-service ITS practice and its exceptional team of fully dedicated ITS specialists.  This individual will have direct client relationship and management responsibilities and will direct and/or participate on ITS client service and project teams.  The Senior International Tax Manager will be responsible for addressing and consulting on a wide range of complex international tax issues for multinational corporate and large private company clients including significant cross-border partnerships and joint ventures.  Primary responsibilities include; Advise U.S. based and foreign based multi-national companies on U.S. and foreign tax implications and international operations; Coordinate U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal world-wide tax strategy; Provide industry knowledge and technical expertise to clients in one or more industries; Provide tax planning, restructuring and transfer pricing services; Perform audit defense, researching and writing memorandum; Provide tax compliance and income tax provisions. This important role requires an individual with a minimum of six years of relevant experience in an international tax specialty practice of a professional services firm or company.  This individual must have the ability to direct and manage day to day client relationships and lead ITS client service and project teams with a proven ability to lead the development and implementation of value-added client solutions, while recognizing, evaluating and communicating potential client and Firm opportunities and risks. A Bachelors in Accounting is required with a Masters in Taxation and/or Law Degree with and LLM Tax Law strongly preferred.

Tax Director – North America
Location: United States     

Our Redmond, Washington client is a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 170 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America, and additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This highly visible position operates as Director - North America.  The purpose of this newly created, U.S. based position is to provide direct oversight and management of the Company’s tax function for North America. This individual will lead a team of fifteen tax professionals dedicated to U.S. federal, state, local and international tax compliance. Individual will also oversee the management of North America direct and indirect taxation, planning, acquisitions and dispositions. Responsibilities include:  Monthly and quarterly and annual federal, state and local income tax provision (current and deferred) and cash tax flow to ensure the technical accuracy of the company’s effective tax rate and tax accounting including deferred tax asset and liability accounts, under local and U.S. GAAP; Management and review of the company’s tax provision for the budget and forecast ensuring the accuracy of the components of the effective tax rate and income tax accounts, fully documenting the assumptions used in the process; Partner with the Director - Global Tax Reporting to identify critical issues and to ensure the tax reporting appropriately coordinated and consolidated into the Company’s global tax provision; Ensure appropriate purchase accounting for acquisitions is performed and maintained under U.S. GAAP reporting principles; Partner with Global Treasury and International Tax on effective repatriation strategies; Partner with Director - International Tax to develop, evaluate and implement tax planning and restructuring opportunities; Develop, recommend and implement tax strategies that consider the company’s business plans for the Americas, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, and reflect an appropriate risk-to-reward factor; Oversee SOX 404 compliance and implementation of best practice procedures for the federal, state and provincial income tax reporting, planning and compliance; Coordinate communication of past present and potential future corporate tax laws, regulations, ruling and procedures and court decisions. This position requires an individual who is a proven, successful team leader with tax planning, research and analytical skills as well as in-depth knowledge of tax accounting rules for foreign subsidiaries and foreign branches under U.S. GAAP.  Individual must have a minimum of fifteen to twenty years of broad based tax experience in a publicly traded multinational corporation with North American responsibility as well as a minimum of five years in a recognized global accounting firm. Previous management of at least a ten person compliance and international tax team desired. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting with a MST and CPA strongly preferred.  

Manager - Global Tax Reporting
Location: United States

Our Redmond, Washington client is a leading global distributor of industrial specialty chemicals with an extensive network of distribution facilities and sales offices located all over the world.  Founded in 1924, the company serves over 80,000 customers in more than 100 countries representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets. This highly visible position operates as Manager - Global Tax Reporting.  The purpose of this newly created, U.S. based position will be to assist the Director - Global Tax Reporting with global tax provision analysis, to team with other department managers on cross functional projects, and to manage other special projects. Responsibilities include: Leadership role in the preparation and coordination of the Company’s corporate income tax provision including U.S., Canada, EMEA, Asia, Latin America and other foreign jurisdictions; Perform analysis of income tax related asset and liability accounts and deferred tax analysis, as required for year end and quarterly financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS; Prepare worldwide financial footnotes and disclosures; Prepare bank analytics and presentations for management; Participate in the company’s global forecasting and budgeting process, including analysis of effective tax rates and tax assumptions utilized in the process; Leadership role in the implementation of global income tax provision software solutions and automated processes to streamline the preparation of the tax provision; Monitor U.S. GAAP and IFRS financial reporting developments and the impact to the Company’s financial reporting under both standards; Document and incorporate Sarbanes-Oxley processes and procedures; Assist with providing information to external auditors; Participate in cross-specialty area compliance including domestic, international and cross border transfer pricing; Manage complex special projects as assigned. This position requires an individual with a minimum of six years of U.S. federal tax experience in industry and/or “Big 4” public accounting (minimum two years public accounting). Individual must have strong verbal and written communication skill and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Individual must possess strong accounting and problem solving skill with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to research and apply tax law to business transactions and strong project management skills are required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required with a MST and CPA strongly preferred.  

Tax Accountant/Senior Tax Accountant
Location: United States

Our Modesto, California client is searching for a Tax Accountant/Senior Tax Accountant who will be responsible for the preparation and the review of Federal and Multi-State returns for the parent company and it's subsidiaries. This includes preparation and review of the company's consolidated US Federal Tax return; Preparation of the tax provision in accordance with FASB ASC 740; Coordination with the Accounting departments in order to gather all documentation necessary for US Federal and State Tax filings; Respond to internal and external requests for information in a timely manner; Monitor Federal and Multi-State tax legislation and regulations and communicate relevant positions to management and separate business units; Preparation of statistical and financial reports; Conducting and participating in tax research; and Maintaining tax records and preparing claims for tax refunds. This role requires an individual with a minimum of three to five years of experience in a Big Four public accounting firm. The individual must have experience working in a sophisticated tax environment and have the ability to manage multiple projects. Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills are required in this role, as well as the ability to manage multiple and complex tax projects. A BS/BA in Accounting is required with a MST and/or CPA preferred.