Director, Tax Planning

Primary Function of Position:

As Director of Tax Planning you will be responsible for developing and executing Intuitives tax planning projects with respect to its worldwide business expansion and transaction initiatives.  You will report to the Head of Tax Planning.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute international and domestic planning strategies and initiatives including US domestic and international tax and local country tax planning.
• Identify tax issues and make recommendations for solutions that complement the companys business objectives.
• Research and analyze developments in domestic and international tax law.
• Support various international transactions and prepare for tax audits including business expansion and mergers and acquisitions.
• Coordinate planning strategies with internal stakeholders as well as outside counsel tax and accounting advisors.

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum 12 plus years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm and/or multi-national corporate tax department
• International tax experience required with complete execution of complex projects; experience with planning related to US tax reform is required
• Strong tax research and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner with outside advisors and internal business teams to execute projects
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects on a timely basis
• Detail oriented and highly analytical: capable of drilling down into the details and performing complex quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Passion for solving complex problems
• Team player willing to collaborate
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale CA office Tuesday Wednesday
  and Thursday every week

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance taxation or a related field; MST JD or LLM a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in financial reporting related to international tax matters a plus
• Experience with transfer pricing and mergers and acquisitions a major plus

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Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time