Tax Connections Search Services Division

TaxConnections conducts very high level tax executive searches through our private client services division. We handle Tax Director, Senior Tax Director, VP Tax and Global Head of Tax searches. The majority of our clients come to us with the expectation that we provide thorough, highly skilled search services. We would like to list the high level searches we are currently conducting for clients. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about these leading tax opportunities, please contact Kat@taxconnections.com  or call 858.999.0053.

VP Tax, Real Estate (Oregon)

 

Responsibilities:  The VP Tax is responsible for providing company-wide leadership of the tax function including tax strategy, business and tax planning, tax audits and tax accounting for company and wealthy family. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, Local and applicable foreign tax laws and regulations. The VP Tax will be responsible for research and identification of tax savings opportunities including the identification of appeal opportunities to reduce property tax assessments; and for ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, Local, Property, Sales & Use and applicable tax laws in jurisdictions the company operates. Provide counsel and guidance to management on tax matters including legislative and regulatory developments. The role will also oversee and provide direction to the tax team for compiling, preparation and filing of tax returns, analyze calculations of tax provisions, and the disclosure of all tax matters in company’s financial accounts.

The responsibilities also involve the following: (1) Identify, research and resolve technical issues.(2) Ensure compliance with the tax law, regulations, and rules are completed on a timely and accurate basis, (3)  Provide direct and indirect tax support to business units, (4) Manage the research of tax issues and positions taken by the company, (5) Review work papers and research prepared by tax staff, (6) Build tax models and forecasts for emerging tax issues and analysis; (7) Collaborate with internal and external parties to gather information, analyze and complete projects; (9) Proactively identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to streamline processes, (11) And Special ad hoc projects as required by management.

Requirements: The VP Tax role requires a strong understanding of real estate investment fundamentals with family and wealth planning also highly desirable. The VP Tax must have a minimum of 15-20 years of experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, corporation  or any combination of these environments; and a BS/BA in Accounting and a CPA, JD or MST required.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact kat@taxconnections.com.

 

Senior Tax Manager, Transactions (Northern California)

 

Company: Our internationally recognized client is located in the San Francisco/San Jose, California area and offers an extraordinary opportunity to work on merger and acquisition transactions. The overall organization and transactions teams enjoys one of the best reputations in the business.

Responsibilities: The Senior Tax Manager/Transactions is part of a team responsible for deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests.  This role serves as a member of multiple client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue. In addition responsibilities include:

• Identifies and analyzes tax risks and opportunities while advising both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses
• Assists in reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion letters
• Reviews, assesses and advises clients regarding the tax computations reflected in their financial models, and assists clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Manages risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing and collection
• Works closely with and manages colleagues from BDO offices around the world
• Teams with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the BDO TAS practice
• Builds and manages client relationships and articulate complex information when providing

crucial negotiation insights.

• Develops and mentors subordinates in order to support career satisfaction and progression

Requirements: The Senior Tax Manager/Transactions role requires an individual with a minimum of 6-10 years of experience with no less than three years in transactions. Role requires technical competence across multiple US Federal, International and State Income tax disciplines. A fundamental working knowledge of all non-income based Federal, State and Foreign tax regimes, including but not limited to indirect, payroll, property and Ad Valorem taxes is required.  In addition, the individual must have experience managing multiple client engagements and client services teams. The Senior Tax Manager/Transactions must have strong leadership and written and verbal communications skills.  Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills are necessary. The ability to travel when necessary is also important.  A Bachelor’s Degree, a JD, LL.M and/or a Master’s Degree is required.

 

If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email: Kat Jennings, CEO Kat@taxconnections.com or call 858.999.0053.

 

Senior Director, Tax (Southern California)

The Senior Director, Tax will be responsible for directing and managing all tax compliance and tax reporting with international, federal, state and local authorities including quarterly and annual tax provision. The Senior Director, Tax will also be responsible for the following:

• Direct and manage the preparation and review of the worldwide income tax provision including the preparation of the ASC 740 calculations, current and deferred analysis, technical review of tax accounting positions (FIN48, 123R, FAS141R purchase accounting, valuation allowance analysis APB 23 Assertion), tax account reconciliations and return-to-provision reconciliation.
• Perform quarterly and annual tax reporting and tax closing processes including SEC reporting obligations.
• Participate in tax due diligence including documentation of the proper accounting and analysis of the tax effects of acquisitions and dispositions.
• Provide accurate technical research memos regarding quarterly/year-end events.
• Direct and oversee OneSource tax compliance and tax provision software.
• Provide tax support across all business units, including headquarters and regions.
• Monitor tax legislation and effectively communicate relevant developments to management and business units worldwide.

The Senior Director, Tax role requires an individual with a minimum of fifteen years combined corporate and public accounting experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required with a CPA and a Masters or other advanced degree preferred. Strong written, verbal and leadership skills are necessary including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact kat@taxconnections.com or call 858.999.0053.

 

Tax Partner, Transfer Pricing (Midwest)

 

Our global consulting client seeks a Tax Partner, Transfer Pricing to lead and manage the transfer pricing team on all tax planning initiatives and tax strategy for clients.  The Tax Partner, Transfer Pricing will coordinates with external advisors and regional colleagues to manage the execution of the transfer pricing policies, compliance, and documentation. They will also be responsible for identifying planning opportunities for the tax efficient growth of clients business operations.

 

The Tax Partner, Transfer Pricing role requires an individual with a minimum of fifteen years combined corporate and public accounting experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required with a CPA and a Masters or other advanced degree preferred. Strong written, verbal and leadership skills are necessary including the ability to communicate effectively with executive management team.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact kat@taxconnections.com or call 858.999.0053.

 

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