U.S. Tax Planning & Counsel

About the position Responsibilities • Develop and lead implementation of tax planning strategies, identifying key company and tax legislative drivers, inclusive of project management activities such as creating step plans, managing cross-functional teams, and creating management presentations. • Monitor and interpret proposed tax legislative and regulatory changes, quantify potential impact, and identify planning opportunities to optimize tax implications. • Provide advice and counsel regarding US income tax matters including implications of proposed business transactions and internal restructurings. • Partner with business groups to support operational tax related matters. • Research complex tax issues and prepare memoranda to document technical positions summarizing facts, law, and conclusions. • Provide support for US income tax audits, including drafting responses, protests, and other technical documentation to defend the company's positions. • Support tax accounting function including documenting FIN 48 positions, APB23 analysis, and reviewing foreign inclusion calculations. • Provide coaching and training to other tax department members including application of tax laws and regulations, filing requirements, disclosures, statements, and elections. • Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility. Requirements • Juris Doctor degree required; LLM in Taxation preferred. • Member of Texas bar or licensed to practice law in another state and eligible for Texas bar. • Typically five (5) years related experience with a combination of accounting firm, law firm and/or public company experience. • Advanced knowledge of US federal income tax concepts including Subchapters C and K. • Experience with tax planning including project implementation. • Excellent tax legal research and writing skills. • Experience analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory changes to tax provisions. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. • Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member. • Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement. Benefits • Competitive total compensation package, including base pay and variable incentive pay programs. • 401(k) Plan with Company Match. • Retirement (Pension) Plan. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Educational Assistance. • Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage. • Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program. • Flexible Spending Accounts. • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job