Director, Tax

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Summary

The Director Tax working in collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiatives is responsible for leading the firms domestic and global tax strategy compliance planning governance and risk management including coordination with international counterparts to support a consistent and integrated global tax approach. This role serves as a key advisor to firm leadership on tax matters including tax strategy regulatory developments partner-related tax considerations tax risk tax compliance and planning opportunities across jurisdictions.

The Director will oversee tax policies controls compliance processes audits and regulatory inquiries ensuring that tax considerations are appropriately embedded in business decision-making. This role will work closely with Accounting FP&A Payroll Legal Human Resources Operations and international counterparts to support effective decision-making tax compliance and execution of the firms global tax strategy while maintaining primary responsibility for the Tax function.

Location

This position can sit in our New York Short Hills or Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of the firms domestic and global tax strategy framework governance and controls through coordination with international counterparts.

• Monitors legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions and advises leadership on potential tax impacts risks and planning opportunities.

• Provides strategic tax guidance related to partner compensation partner capital tax allocations partner reporting and related tax considerations.

• Reviews the partnership agreement and associated policy documents from a tax perspective and recommends updates to address evolving business tax and regulatory considerations.

• Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations and analyses including tax risk summaries scenario modeling planning opportunities and strategic recommendations for firm leadership.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by translating complex tax matters into clear actionable business insights.

• Provides oversight of tax compliance activities audits and regulatory inquiries ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place.

• Represents the firm in significant audits disputes and interactions with tax authorities particularly in high-risk or complex matters.

• Drives partner education initiatives including development of materials and communications related to tax matters partner compensation capital and reporting.

• Oversight of the payroll department- ensuring compliance of federal state local and international tax compliance as well as other payroll compliance matters.

• Partners closely with Accounting and FP&A leadership to evaluate the tax implications of business decisions partner matters financial results forecasting assumptions legal entity activities and strategic initiatives.

• Partners across Accounting FP&A Payroll Finance Legal Human Resources Operations and international counterparts to ensure tax considerations are appropriately identified evaluated and addressed in business decisions.

• Establishes maintains and enhances tax governance tax policies processes and internal controls to support compliance and mitigate risk.

• Advises on investment partnership matters and provides vendor oversight related to tax compliance and tax reporting.

• Provides tax oversight and guidance related to foreign subsidiaries and cross-border tax matters.

• Leads and manages a team of tax professionals including coaching mentoring performance feedback and professional development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Desired Skills

Domestic and global tax compliance planning governance and risk management including experience coordinating with international counterparts. Partnership tax partner compensation capital allocations and reporting. Experience advising senior leadership on tax risks regulatory changes audits and planning opportunities. Experience managing tax professionals and external tax advisors. Strong understanding of tax governance controls and cross-functional tax processes.

Strong technical tax expertise including partnership tax federal state local and international tax matters. Ability to translate complex tax issues into clear executive-level insights and recommendations. Strong judgment risk assessment and issue-spotting capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership cross-functional teams and international counterparts. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Accounting FP&A and business leadership teams to translate complex tax issues into actionable business recommendations. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy compliance and governance. Demonstrated leadership coaching and team development capabilities.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree in Tax Accounting Finance Business or related field.

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree in Taxation Accounting Finance Business or related field.
  

Certificates

• Certified Public Accountant Juris Doctor or other relevant tax credential preferred.
  

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10 years progressive tax experience preferably within a professional services law firm partnership or complex global organization.
  

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $300000 - $350000 per yeardepending on the candidates geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on otherfactors including the candidates experience skills educational andprofessional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensivepackage of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in thejurisdictionin which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible forrelocationassistance. Anyrelocationbenefits if any are provided only where a relocation isrequiredat the firms direction andin accordance withapplicable policy and law.

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