Logo
American Express Global Business Travel

Tax Director - US Tax Compliance and Reporting

American Express Global Business Travel, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200


American Express Global Business Travel - Tax Director - US Tax Compliance and Reporting - Jackson, Mississippi

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey.Amex GBT Tax comprises a team of 12 tax professionals, located in the UK and North America, whose responsibility is to manage Amex GBT’s global tax affairs, comprising tax reporting, compliance, planning and advice to the business. Amex GBT Tax is also supported by a newly formed Tax Centre of Excellence based in India.As a result of an internal organisational restructuring, a vacancy has arisen for a North American (US or Canada) based Tax Director to join Amex GBT Tax to lead on US income tax compliance and NYSE tax reporting, as well as supervise SALT. You would be initially leading a small team of direct reports, although that team is expected to increase significantly as a result of the CWT acquisition.This is a high profile, hands-on role, with a varied US tax focus that will develop and broaden your US and international tax knowledge as well as your tax accounting expertise. You will be offered unrivalled exposure to sophisticated issues and experiences to further your career, as well as the opportunity to make your mark as Amex GBT pushes ahead with its strategy for growth.This role is a remote role, although depending upon the location of the successful candidate, it may be possible to offer a hybrid work arrangement.What You'll Do:Leading a co-sourced arrangement with advisers to ensure that Amex GBT meets its US tax filing obligations and makes tax payments in a timely manner.Leading on the quarterly tax reporting of Amex GBT’s tax figures as part of the 10-Q and 10-K NYSE filings, with support from other members of the Amex GBT Tax team.Working alongside Amex GBT International Tax and Transfer Pricing colleagues on the consequences on ETR/cash taxes of planning around and modelling of US tax consolidation, NOL utilization, s382/SRLY limitations, GILTI, BEAT, DCLs, FDII, FTCs.Involvement on SALT planning for both direct and indirect taxes, working alongside Indirect Tax subject matter authorities.Ad hoc projects and involvement on US tax audits as necessary with appropriate internal and external support.Development of junior staff.What We're Looking For:Minimum of 10 year’s relevant US tax experience in the majority of the areas detailed above, gained either in practice and/or in-house.CPA or relevant US tax qualification.Strong US GAAP technical tax accounting knowledge and experience.Demonstrate a strong understanding of US domestic tax law and a reasonable understanding of international tax rules.Experience of leading a team.You should also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Self-starter and able to work with minimal guidance.Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills and challenging mind.Ambitious to succeed and strong drive to push tasks through to completion.Good organizational skills and able to work to tight deadlines.Ability to think outside of the box and beyond tax, with a “can do” attitude.Location:

United StatesThe US national annual base salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $200,000. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan and Equity Incentive Plan.All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender, pregnancy, race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process.What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;

#J-18808-Ljbffr