Head of Tax


New York
Permanent
USD210000 - USD275000
Finance and Accounting
PR/584423_1773852784
Head of Tax
Job Title: Head of Tax
Location: New York
Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid
Compensation: 210k to 275k base + Bonus
Overview
We are partnering with an international bank with a growing United States footprint that is looking to appoint a Head of Tax to lead its US tax function. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly into the Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for all tax related matters across the firm's US operations.
This individual will oversee a lean in house tax team of two to three professionals and serve as the primary tax authority for the business, providing strategic guidance and hands on leadership in a highly regulated banking environment. The organization operates through multiple US entities and subsidiaries and requires a tax leader who is comfortable navigating complexity, exercising sound judgment, and partnering closely with senior finance leadership.
The ideal profile will come from a banking or similarly regulated financial institution and bring strong experience across federal, state, and local tax with exposure to subsidiary structures deal activity.
Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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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