Directs tax operations, including:
· preparation of internal and external tax reports
· accounting for tax contingencies, current and deferred taxes
· prepare tax related disclosures for public filings
· consult on all tax related issues and work with Corporate tax to develop and implement tax policies and procedures
supervise tax staff

Specific responsibilities include:
· Close coordination with Corporate Tax and Accounting Policy groups with respect to SEC reporting, the tax reporting and tax compliance issues;
· Preparing / reviewing Corporate tax packages and a number of special Trusts (Federal, NYS and Multi-state);
· Evaluating tax implications of various transactions and proposed transactions on an ad-hoc basis;
· Tax accounting, reporting and tax planning for Corporation and special Trusts;
· Overseeing the identification of book / tax timing differences, preparation of quarterly deferred tax asset and liability entries and tax forecasting process;
· Overseeing the preparation of certain tax filings, including approximately forty state registration filings annually, sales and use tax reports
· Responding to the State Sales and Use Tax Auditors, proactively working with the auditors to ensure successful resolution of any findings;
· Managing the Empire Zone qualification process, completing the applications and meeting with county personnel to seek Empire Zone qualification and its tax benefits as well as the on-going annual Empire Zone re-qualification process;
· Supervising and mentoring tax specialist

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; Requires a CPA license with significant experience with tax accounting and research, minimum 7 years experience. Experience in tax reporting and research; 2+ years supervisory experience. In addition, requires excellent verbal, written, computer and accounting skills. Candidate should have significant managerial experience.

Essential Responsibilities

* Lead the US Tax Compliance Process for corporate Treasury

* Coordinate with corporate tax and treasury tax colleagues to understand long, medium and short-term funding structures and identify US tax issues

* Strive to continuously improve US tax compliance efficiency and accuracy

* Identify opportunities to bolster the level of transparency in the process to ensure appropriate preparation and review are timely performed

* Ensure appropriate resources are in place to timely prepare and review the returns

* Identify opportunities and leverage internal technology resources to improve efficiency and accuracy of the processes

* Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained and stored consistent with policies

* Coordinate with the Treasury Global Tax Controller to ensure appropriate US GAAP treatment and opportunities and risks are properly accounted for in financial, planning and analysis (ie – budgeting)

* Proactively participate in tax planning to ensure all structural, legislative, or other changes during the year are appropriately recognized on the US consolidated tax return

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Qualifications
· CPA
· 10+ Years of Public Accounting experience or equivalent
· Strong US tax technical skills with a focus on international tax or financial products
· Ability to leverage technology to improve timeliness and efficiency of reporting processes
· Independent self-starter that can coordinate and project manage across tax functions and reporting lines
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· General knowledge of FAS 109/Tax Accounting
· Based in Stamford, CT

Desired Characteristics

* Masters in Tax, or JD- Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position; for example, work closely with business leaders to achieve business objectives while driving controllership/GE Values

* Experience working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows

* Experience working in a matrix environment- Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations

* Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.

Essential Responsibilities

· Team with three other analysts to perform transfer pricing for global funding transactions * Effectively interface with various leaders from business and corporate tax, finance & operations* Assist with transfer pricing planning projects (e.g., future funding strategies, loan valuations, HQ cost allocations, cash pool studies, etc.)* Assist with global transfer pricing documentation* Assist with transfer pricing controversy management (audits and litigation)* Assist with global regulatory reviews* Utilize and/or develop financial industry expertise to enhance transfer pricing best practices

Qualifications/Requirements
· 2 - 5 years of transfer pricing experience* Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field* Self starter with ability to initiate & develop projects and plans based on business strategies and customer needs* Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment* Excellent communications & presentation skills

Desired Characteristics
· Financial industry experience* Big 4 or large corporate experience* Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others* Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations* Ability to operate in a large matrix organization.

Client's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.

Client's Federal Tax Services Practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:

Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review

Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review

Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services

Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology

Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance

Responsibilities for both positions:

Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the first point of contact for internal and external clients

Build and manage client relationships

Manage teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects

Manage risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections and the budget for projects

Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice

Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

Keep up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Provide industry knowledge and experience

Assist in new business development including add-on business

Supervise and mentor staff

Maintain high levels of staff utilization

Qualifications for both positions:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study from an accredited college/university

CPA license

Five years of corporate tax experience

Proficiency in the taxation of corporations, consolidated entities, partnerships and other flow-through entities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information

Exceptional skills in reviewing 1120, 1120S, and 1065 tax returns

Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting procedures, C-Corp tax regulations and FAS-109

Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

Seven years of corporate tax experience

Ability to identify issues and opportunities, formulate a value proposition, and secure engagements

Complex understanding of federal, state and local employment taxes is critical, along with experience in planning, research, and compliance.