The Senior Tax Manager of Transfer Pricing and Tax Planning will be a leader in the Sophos tax and finance team and will manage the transfer pricing function. The role would suit someone that thinks strategically while also being able to manage tactical details. You will need to effectively manage ambiguity and create efficient, repeatable processes. The role requires someone with deep transfer pricing and international tax skills that is highly engaged. You will be the tax liaison for senior business leaders and will manage complex tax and business issues. This role will report to the Vice President of Global Tax. This role will manage external tax service providers.
What you will do
Responsible for delivering transfer pricing and direct tax planning while collaborating with internal and external partners
Transfer Pricing:
Develop transfer pricing strategies, policies, and procedures
Ensures the Company complies with transfer pricing regulations across the world in a timely manner
Prepare operational transfer pricing calculations ensuring all calculations are properly recorded on a monthly and annual basis
Review transfer pricing documentation including master file, local files and CbCR reporting
Manage the process for the creation of new intercompany agreements
Monitor and respond to changes in transfer pricing rules and advise management on impacts to the Company
Manage external tax service providers in the preparation of documentation and transfer pricing advice
International Tax:
Partner with business leaders in sales, legal, accounting, and treasury on key company initiatives as well as day-to-day issues
Implement international tax optimization planning related to the Company s tax structure and international expansion
Manage issues including withholding tax, DST, permanent establishment, cash repatriation, and controlled foreign corporation rules
Monitor and develop responses to international tax legislation changes (including OECD guidelines) impacting the Company
Provision:
Create country level forecasted P&L for US GAAP and IFRS filings
Controversy:
Support the technical aspects of global transfer pricing controversy including audits, appeals, court cases and MAP
What you will bring
Deep transfer pricing knowledge required
Extremely strong interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to influence business partners with varying backgrounds and experience levels, and manage cross functional projects
Ability to quickly integrate business objectives and tax strategies and then communicate tax consequences to management
Proven ability to identify, evaluate and mitigate tax risk
Solid business acumen and an understanding of business and profit drivers
Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills
Experience in operating in a fast-paced environment with the proven ability to drive change
10+ years of relevant experience with a CPA or law firm and/or corporate tax department
Chartered Accountant or Masters degree in economics preferred
Experience in technology industry a plus
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