VP of International TAX - Global Media and Entertainment Company (NYC)

Position will be Hybrid or possibly Remote

Salary & Bonus will be commensurate with experience

• The Vice President, International Tax contributes to the Company’s success by providing strategic direction and tactical support on tax matters globally.

• Develop strong working relationships with business, finance, and tax leaders across the global organization to collaborate on significant tax matters affecting the Company’s operations outside the U.S.

• Lead strategic tax planning related to the Company’s global operations and tax structure including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border financing, transfer pricing, and tax credit opportunities

• Proactively work with businesses to structure their operations to promote tax efficiency and mitigate tax risk

• Oversee international tax operations in areas of compliance, cash management, tax provisioning, and audits

• Strong expertise in US international tax particularly with hybrid entities, check-the-box planning, US tax attributes of foreign subsidiaries, foreign inclusions under Subpart F, and foreign tax credit utilization

• Actively engage in quarterly financial reporting processes and advise on the impact of international transactions on the global tax provision

• Monitor significant tax legislation and developments globally and advise of the impact on the Company’s taxes

• Review US tax filings for completeness and technical accuracy including proper elections and disclosures

• Review legal agreements, step plans, and documentation to ensure tax requirements are met

• Review and document uncertain tax positions affecting the US and non-US tax provisions

• Provide strategic support and assist with the development and review of relevant tax audit information requests

• Work closely with and manage US and non-US tax advisers on significant tax projects

• Develop and provide direction on global tax policies and processes to help foster a strong control and governance environment within the tax function

Desired Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of progressive tax experience with emphasis on U.S. Federal and non-U.S. taxes.

• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm, large multi-national organization, or law firm(or combination thereof

• CPA certificate required

• Masters Degree in Taxation or JD/LLM in Tax is highly desirable

• Extensive international tax expertise is essential

• Strong communications skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts in a simple and succinct way to non-tax internal constituents is essential

• Ability to think critically to resolve complex issues and challenges

• Transparency; the ability to communicate up and down the organization, respecting differing views and reducing potential surprises

• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with internal clients and external advisors

• Well-developed organizational, time management, planning and prioritization skills

• Team player that cultivates collaboration and leadership throughout the global tax organization

Contact:

Stan Hamlet Associates Inc

(o) 212-685-4884

(c) 914-953-9028

sh@stanhamlet.com