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Siemens · 3 days ago

Tax Counsel

Iselin, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $260K/yr

8+ years exp

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The Tax Counsel will lead strategic initiatives focused on value creation through the analysis and execution of beneficial tax strategies, including proactive tax planning and transaction due diligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jill Edmondson

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and implementation of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring to help ensure tax efficiency

Support the tax team in providing guidance for Company participation in joint ventures and strategic partnerships

Contribute to tax support activities during post-acquisition business integration

Work with the Tax Compliance Team to help ensure all required statements and elections regarding transactions are properly included in the Company’s tax filings

Collaborate with the Planning & Reporting team to help implement planning that manages the Company’s overall tax burden

Learn about Company operations and financial reporting systems to identify potential tax planning opportunities

Research and interpret tax laws and rulings to resolve a wide variety of tax questions from the business and management

Stay informed about proposed and final tax law changes and help assess potential impacts to Siemens

Assist with communications and coordination with outside advisors regarding tax strategies and projects

Work with other Tax Department functions on special projects such as Competent Authority proceedings, tax controversy, valuations, transfer pricing, and employee compensation

Qualification

Tax planningMergersAcquisitionsInternational taxTax complianceTax technologyAnalytical skillsProactive personalityCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

8+ years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within the tax function in industry, a law firm, and/or public accounting firm

Bachelor's Degree required

Juris Doctor required

8+ years' experience of proven strong technical tax and analytical skills

Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Experience in international tax, partnership tax, tax issues associated with financial services matters and leasing activities, and/or employee compensation and benefits

Experience modeling the tax consequences of alternative transactions in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with AI and tax technology

Familiarity with tax accounting concepts

Familiarity with US corporate income tax returns and schedules

Ability to work independently

Ability to collaborate, communicate, negotiate, influence, and implement change within the tax organization and other Company units

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive personality, including the ability to interact effectively within all levels of management and the ability convey complex tax concepts in plain English

LLM in Taxation is preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar area preferred