Synchrony · 2 hours ago
SVP, Senior Tax Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $390K/yr
15+ years expSynchrony Financial is seeking a Senior Vice President – Senior Tax Counsel to lead all aspects of General Tax Planning, M&A Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax Audits and Information Reporting. The role involves collaborating with business partners and providing strategic tax advice while managing relationships with external advisors and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Consumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Engage directly with business partners, cross functional teams as well as external advisers to provide real time tax analysis and deal structuring advice during negotiation of major client and vendor agreements. Collaborate with business partners on tax implications of new products, vendor relationships and emerging regulatory requirements
Provide tax legal support and advise cross functional teams on US Federal, State and Local and Global Taxation matters including M&A Tax Planning, Business Restructuring, Transfer Pricing, U.S. International rules and Information Reporting & Withholding
Partner with key contacts in Legal, Business Platforms, Finance, Treasury, Business Development, Strategic Investments, and Operations to execute transactions, identify and implement tax planning strategies, minimize potential tax risks, and employ best practices
Enterprise tax strategy, effective tax rate planning and regular updates to the CFO and Audit Committee on tax strategy, emerging tax risks, audit/controversy status and tax legislative developments
Manage relationships with outside law firms and advisors regarding planning, return preparation, and audits, with emphasis on managing relationship with PwC IST in the tax planning and advisory realm
Provide tax legal advice on technical questions including, but not limited to Banking, M&A, Federal Accounting Methods, State & Local Tax Matters, and International Tax Matters. Ensure that tax planning initiatives are properly recorded for tax accounting and financial reporting purposes. Evaluate the financial accounting implications of uncertain tax positions and recommend appropriate FIN 48 and FAS 5 reserves
Supervise outside counsel and external advisers with respect to tax opinions or tax memoranda
Tax controversy strategy and manage Federal, State and International Tax Audits and correspondence with federal, state and foreign tax authorities, partnering with outside law firms and PwC
Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation and advise management on tax changes that will impact the business. Develop and implement strategic tax initiatives to advance organizational priorities on federal/state tax policy
Maintain regulatory awareness, drive compliance and support regulatory initiatives
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD (or equivalent certification), LL.M. in Taxation preferred
15+ years of tax experience in a major law firm, accounting firm, or multinational company
Broad based knowledge of US tax rules (domestic and international)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax issues, opportunities and risk to non-tax experts in a clear and concise manner
Active learner and critical thinker with strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills
Leadership experience with senior management interaction and cross functional partnering
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Experience operating at a strategic level as part of a senior leadership team
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead virtual teams and advisors
Financial Services and/or Consumer Finance industry experience
Readiness for occasional travel, including global travel as required
Large corporate experience and/or Big 4 accounting background preferred, including potential National Tax Office experience
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan target of 30% of salary
Annual Equity target of 30% of salary
Company
Synchrony
Synchrony is a consumer financial services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-02-15Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2014-08-01IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Doubles
President & CEO
Raj Deol
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