Head of Tax
- Own all US tax matters including planning, compliance, reporting, audits, and regulatory interactions.
- Act as the senior tax advisor to the CFO and wider finance leadership on US tax strategy and risk.
- Manage tax considerations related to US subsidiaries and legal entities, including structurally complex arrangements.
- Provide direction on interpretation and application of evolving tax laws and regulations and assess impact to the business.
- Lead interactions with tax authorities, external auditors, and third party advisors as needed.
- Drive audit readiness and lead examinations through resolution, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls are maintained.
- Partner with global tax and finance teams on matters that have broader organizational implications.
- Build, lead, and develop a high performing US tax team, ensuring coverage, accountability, and technical growth.
- Improve tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks to support a regulated operating environment.
- Extensive experience overseeing US tax matters within a banking or regulated financial services organization.
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax as it applies to financial institutions and subsidiaries.
- Demonstrated experience managing audits, examinations, and complex tax positions.
- Ability to operate independently while providing clear guidance and sound judgment to senior leadership.
- Proven people leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop tax professionals.
- Comfort working in a hands on capacity while also operating at a strategic and advisory level.
- CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related discipline.
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