IBM · 15 hours ago
Senior Tax Advisor
Armonk, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIBM Finance & Operations is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to support the Compensation and Benefits Global team. This role involves providing tax advice and counsel to internal clients regarding executive compensation, global payroll, and corporate tax compliance, while collaborating with various cross-functional teams to optimize compensation and benefits programs.
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Responsibilities
Provide support to the C&B Team as well as advice and counsel to a diverse set of internal clients regarding IBM’s executive compensation, global payroll and corporate tax compliance and optimization of IBM’s compensation and benefits plans, policies, and programs
Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, Legal, Accounting, and other cross‑functional teams on matters involving acquisitions and divestitures, executive and deferred compensation, equity programs, reward and recognition initiatives, benefit plans, travel and expense reimbursements, and tax authority audits
Support the design and optimization of compensation and benefits programs—such as stock options, restricted stock units, retirement plans, executive pay arrangements, and other employee reward programs—while ensuring compliance with U.S. and global tax laws, including IRC Sections 83, 162(m), and 409A
Advise on tax implications related to M&A activity and help assess reporting and withholding obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Provide technical tax guidance to senior leadership, including CFOs, CHROs, CTOs, and other stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable tax positions tailored to each audience
Work with internal and external global tax advisors on emerging issues, best practices, and strategic planning
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of tax advisory experience
Experience with the Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Tax function and providing guidance to the C&B team and internal stakeholders
Experience with advising on executive compensation, global payroll, and corporate tax compliance
Experience with supporting the optimization of compensation and benefits plans, policies, and programs
Experience with partnering across Payroll, HR, Legal, Accounting, and other cross‑functional teams
Experience with delivering clear written and oral tax advice tailored to different audiences
Strategic Communication Skills: Experience in communicating complex tax concepts and data analysis outcomes to senior management and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing to drive business results
Preferred
Master's Degree
Big four experience is preferable
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proven proactive approach to tasks and problem‑solving
Ability to learn new concepts and processes quickly
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
401(k)
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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