Senior Global Tax Manager

🔍 Business Affairs: Financial Management Services (FMS), Redwood City, California, United States

📁: Finance

📅   : Mar 05, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 102458 Requisition #

OVERVIEW:

Financial Management Services (FMS), a department within Business Affairs, is responsible for creating an ecosystem which promotes innovative and sound financial administration policies and practices that balance controls, compliance, and customer service. FMS is primarily responsible for financial policy oversight, quality assurance and financial services at Stanford University and its affiliated entities. It also serves as a liaison to the hospitals and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). The FMS work environment is grounded by core values that include adapting to change, engaging in curiosity, celebrating accomplishments, and encouraging an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and can thrive.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Global Tax Manager will assist the Tax Director in the university’s global tax strategy, including implementation, compliance, documentation, planning, advisory, and audit defense.

The Senior Global Tax Manager will manage all aspects of Stanford’s Global Tax Compliance as well as US Tax Compliance as it relates to Stanford’s global activities. This includes the administration and preparation of US and global tax returns, providing tax advice to campus, and managing the Tax Department’s assurance program pertaining to Stanford’s global activities. Additionally the Senior Global Tax Manager will manage staff to achieve goals and objectives.

CORE DUTIES:

Manage all aspects of Stanford’s global tax administration and returns; develop timelines, manage preparation and review, tracking and analysis of income, losses, taxes, refunds, and tax authority correspondence.
Supervise in-house and outside tax accountants who prepare and review the tax returns. May prepare or review parts of the tax returns.
Support risk mitigation strategies and advise stakeholders on appropriate in-country structuring options. Coordinate with internal and external service-providers to implement appropriate in-country structuring.
Monitor exposure to and compliance with tax regulations, especially related to emerging indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST).
Review and analyze global projects, assessing them for operating and compliance obligations to both project principals and participants, and to the University. This includes global mobility tax issues relating to individuals - employees and students.
Research foreign tax issues and work with in-country tax advisors on the coordination and preparation of tax returns.
Analyze the taxation of transactions and operations, generate options for structuring transactions in a tax efficient manner, and propose solutions that comply with tax law in accordance with the client’s business needs.
Develop and implement controls for global tax compliance across university departments; conduct compliance assessments; solve compliance issues.
Educate the university community regarding global tax matters; design and deliver training and website content, as appropriate.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, lead process improvement initiatives.
Manage audit defense process, if applicable.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

J.D., CPA, MBA, Masters in Tax, or similar degree and five years of relevant professional experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expertise preparing or reviewing tax returns applicable to an entity’s global presence, including but not limited to, Forms 5471, 8858, 5713, knowledge and experience of US tax treaties, OECD transfer pricing and reporting principles (including country-by-country reporting, master file development and maintenance, local file) VAT, GST, FATCA, etc.
Strong substantive tax knowledge and tax research skills in global taxation environment. Knowledge of exempt organization law desired.
Demonstrated ability to educate groups of tax and non-tax professionals.
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data; high attention to detail.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute/lead as part of a multi-functional team.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Certifications and Licenses:

Licensed attorney, CPA, or Enrolled Agent.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $121,000 to $152,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford University seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world and, in turn, is dedicated to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Why Stanford is for You:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and how it enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
Redwood City. Our new Stanford Redwood City campus, which opened in 2019, is the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff, including FMS, whose jobs are important to supporting the university’s mission. The campus will offer amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford's Business Affairs provides administrative policies, infrastructure, systems, services, and support for the benefit of the university community.

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