What you will do: What you ll do
Ensure completeness and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting for US federal, state, IFRS, and GAAP requirements by maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, accounting, and reporting standards, while advising management on needed actions
Oversee half-year and year-end US tax provisions and disclosures
Oversee all aspects of domestic compliance and audits including federal and state income tax returns and other filings
Monitor the tax landscape, research and interpret, and assist with the ongoing analysis of tax positions and internal controls to identify and address potential tax burdens and risks
Analyse business and financial forecasts to provide insights on future effective tax rates and cash taxes
Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to optimize Aristocrat s US tax position and improve tax efficiency
Partner with the Tax Leadership Team to establish and implement Aristocrat s short and long-term tax strategies
Provide support for US mergers and acquisitions, proposed and contemplated transactions, audits, and ad hoc projects
Improve tax function effectiveness by identifying and implementing standard methodologies and tools
Actively partner across the organization to stay current with business developments and identify, assess, and communicate related US tax implications
Manage, coach, and mentor 2-3 direct reports and serve as a leader to the broader US-based team who report to them
Support the Tax Team and the Aristocrat business with ad-hoc tax issues as they arise
Manage the day-to-day relationships with our US-based external advisors
What we are looking for:
An authentic leader who practices empathy, care, and understanding. A leader who measures their success based on the achievements of the team, who provides teachable learning experiences for others to benefit from, and who believes in the importance of creating and maintaining a fun and enjoyable work environment every day.
Comprehensive experience in income tax across corporate, partnership, state income tax, international tax, and transfer pricing disciplines
Ability to review tax provision calculations and provide ongoing technical training to the team, leveraging your in-depth understanding of tax accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work cohesively with external advisors and other team members across the globe
Ability to handle multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and bring them to a conclusion, delivering on or ahead of time and communicating effectively to manage the expectations of all stakeholders
Strong technology skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of products is essential. Knowledge and experience of analytics tools including PowerQuery, PowerBI, Alteryx, and robotic automation tools will be viewed favorably
Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource tax software is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided to the successful candidate if required
What we would like you to have done:
7+ years experience and currently in the role of senior tax manager or above in a public accounting firm, or senior manager / director in an in-house corporate tax department for a multinational organization
CPA or BA in accounting, with a masters in tax viewed favorably but not essential
Strong speaking, writing, and collaboration skills
Experience managing teams and partnering across an organization to achieve team goals and company objectives
Experience implementing and managing tax compliance and reporting technologies, and finance and analytical technologies
The personal attributes we are looking for:
Acts with honesty, integrity, and humility
Looks for ways to improve the way things are done
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of people within the business
Strong ability to work in a team environment
Analytical, detail orientated, but able to see the big picture
Able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Accepts responsibility/accountability
Communicates early and manages stakeholder expectations
Must-Haves 1) 7+ years experience and currently in the role of senior tax manager or above in a public accounting firm, or senior manager / director in an in-house corporate tax department for a multinational organization 2) CPA or BA in accounting, with a master's in tax viewed favorably but not essential 3) The role requires proven experience in a multinational business environment. 4) Strong tax technical capabilities across US corporate, partnership, and international tax disciplines will be essential to your success in this role, as well as prior experience advising businesses operating in the wider Americas region (North America, South America, and Latin America). 5) Ability to review tax provision calculations and provide ongoing technical training to the team, leveraging your in-depth understanding of tax accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP
