Senior Associate, Corporate Tax - Tax

GLG is seeking an ambitious, highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate, Corporate Tax to join our dynamic and fast-paced tax team. As a key member of our tax department, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations, including the accuracy and timeliness of direct and indirect tax reporting matters for GLG’s global operations. This is a critical, high-visibility role within GLG, a U.S. headquartered corporation with international operations that is mostly managed by the U.S.-based tax team. This individual will be instrumental in managing the full lifecycle of tax responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while contributing to the company’s success. If you are a proactive problem solver ready to take the next step in your career and join a high impact team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage GLG’s internal compliance calendar to ensure filings are prepared timely with necessary inputs from internal teams and preparation with third-party consultants. This calendar includes all filings (US and foreign direct, indirect, non-income tax, transfer pricing compliance, etc.).
• Partner with Accounting to provide necessary information to third-party consultants to prepare US & foreign income tax returns for GLG’s review.
• Review corporate tax returns prepared by third-party consultants.
• Prepare computation to support US and foreign income tax extension and estimated payments.
• Prepare state adjustments workpaper to support preparation of US provision and state income tax returns.
• Prepare state allocation and apportionment computations, closely monitoring legislative updates by jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local regulations. This includes nexus determinations.
• Prepare inputs for international tax compliance forms, including Form 5471 and Form 1118.
• Support preparation of key international tax computations, including GILTI, FDII and FTC.

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor changes in filing frequencies.
• Prepare monthly workpapers to support sales tax filings filed via Avalara.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to resolve any questions related to sales and use tax recorded in the general ledger.
• Support U.S. withholding tax process workflow.
• Review VAT workpapers prepared by internal team members and review returns prepared by third-party service providers. Reconcile VAT receivable and payable accounts.

Tax Accounting & Provision

• Support preparation of components for the quarterly and annual global tax provision including RTP preparation, payment reconciliation, computation of book-to-tax differences, state taxable income computation, technical research, etc.
• Prepare various memos to document positions.
• Support statutory audits including full preparation of local provision and footnote, review of US GAAP to statutory adjustments, inquiries from local auditors, etc.

Other Items

• Investigate, manage, and support resolution of tax-related notices, including preparing necessary documentation and responses.
• Provide support for special tax-related projects, as needed.
• Support computation of inputs into annual budget for FP&A
• Develop strong relationships with the Accounting department to maximize opportunities for automation of data and ensure completeness, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, with a Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation a plus
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant corporate tax and/or public accounting
• Certification: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or actively pursuing one is strongly preferred
• Experience in ASC 740 and tax related financial reporting.
• Strong corporate tax compliance experience.
• Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT and foreign tax credits is a plus.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment with small team.
• Willingness to do everything no matter how big or small.
• Demonstrate responsibility, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively as a team player.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders to drive efficiencies.
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
• Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills with proactive approach towards driving quality results.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to drive collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is: 110000 - 130000 USD