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This role will lead federal and state & local tax research, provide tax technical support to the tax teams, lead and execute the tax aspects of special projects, and provide technical trainings to the tax teams on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential tax issues that may impact tax provisions and tax returns
• Lead and perform in-depth federal and state & local tax research and analysis
• Provide research conclusions and recommend alternatives in resolving tax issues
• Prepare tax memoranda to document tax analyses and conclusions
• Partner with both tax and non-tax leaders to implement tax strategies and execute special projects
• Partner with other tax leaders to resolve complex tax issues
• Provide technical support to tax compliance and other tax teams
• Regularly provide tax legislative/regulatory updates to the tax teams
• Participate in tax return reviews and other tax management projects
• Provide training to various levels of tax professionals on a regular basis

Key Competencies

• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic individual with strong federal and state tax technical skills
• Proven ability to identify tax issues and make connections with tax issues impacting other areas�
• Proficient in resolving and documenting complex tax issues
• Experienced in leading the implementation of tax strategies in coordination with tax and non-tax team members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both tax and non-tax audience
• An independent thinker who works well in a team environment, with sound negotiation and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to handle competing deadlines in a high pressure environment
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Experienced in training various levels of tax professionals
• Knowledge in ASC740 tax accounting a plus

Education and Experience

• More than 8 years of experience in a similar role in a law firm, Big 4 accounting firm, or in a multinational corporate tax department
• Masters or LLM Degree in taxation, or equivalent

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

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