Associate Director/Director, Tax

Medpace, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Medpace is looking for a highly experienced Tax professional to join our Finance team. The Associate Director/Director, Tax will lead a team responsible for US and international Tax strategy and global Tax compliance. Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a CPA or Master’s degree
14+ years of tax experience
Advanced knowledge of federal tax compliance, federal tax accounting and provisions, tax analysis, and tax research
Ability to supervise, oversee and provide direction to team members
Ability to demonstrate effective communication including positive influencing skills, listening, and appropriate delegation
Advanced analytical skills and the ability to review the analysis of others to ensure accuracy
Excellent theoretical and practical grasp of tax and other regulatory principles and how they apply to the business
Ability to take ownership for projects and drive to timely completion

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience preferred
Knowledge of ONESOURCE Income Tax is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and review of US, State & Foreign Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740), includes assisting and reviewing the preparation of numerous book vs. tax differences
Lead the review of foreign income tax returns (which are prepared by external consultants) and other cross border related matters such as Pillar 2 and Transfer Pricing
Work closely with the Sr. Director of tax, CFO and other executive leadership regarding Tax strategy and compliance
Oversee completion of federal (Form 1120 & 5471’s) and state income tax returns, including all related analysis and support
Perform in-depth tax research and evaluate alternative interpretations of key provisions in the US Internal Revenue Code using excellent professional judgment
Coach, counsel and educate necessary Finance personnel and company leadership in tax related matters
Manage the relationships with external consultants and advisors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
Identify and implement tax planning initiatives as tax jurisdictions and the business permit