Global Head of Corporate Tax

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

PIMCO is seeking Global Head of Corporate Tax to lead the global tax function for its investment advisor entities, overseeing tax compliance, planning, consulting, and controversy management across more than 25 entities in 19 jurisdictions, with a focus on excellence in execution and strategic impact. This executive will provide strategic tax leadership and cross-border coordination while collaborating closely with Allianz, our parent company, on tax legislative developments, corporate structuring, and global tax strategy. The role reports to PIMCO’s Chief Financial Officer and can be based in Newport Beach, CA or New York, NY.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in global corporate tax within a similar multinational corporation or a leading public accounting firm.
Proven expertise in the asset management sector, including complex tax and regulatory environments.
Expertise in U.S. and international tax legislation, compliance, planning and controversy management.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to assess the tax implications of corporate structure, transactions, and business initiatives.
Ability to communicate complex tax issues and strategies effectively to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing tax team grounded in industry best practice.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proven ability to work effectively across diverse global cultures while driving to high standards and demonstrating a passion for excellence in execution and outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze and project tax impact for consideration in business restructuring, entering new jurisdictions, new business lines, global mobility and executive compensation plans.
Operate a tax strategy to optimize PIMCO's tax position while minimizing exposure to reputational risk and potential loss. Stay current on global tax events and tax regulation changes.
Manage the global tax function for 23+ foreign entities and branches including consulting, tax filings, tax accounting and financial statement disclosures.
Manage the tax function for a U.S. partnership with approximately 230 partners including consulting, tax filings, financial statement disclosures and all required U.S. reporting of foreign operations.
Responsible for a consolidated pro-forma tax provision and tax basis balance sheet used for incorporating current and deferred taxes into corporate parent company audited financial statements.
Design, implement, document and monitor global transfer pricing policy for PIMCO's advisory entities and management companies across 19 jurisdictions.
Serve as the lead for defending PIMCO's entity tax positions around the globe during official audits and inquiries from fiscal tax authorities by responding to information requests and attending audit meetings.
Collaborate with parent company finance and legal teams, ensuring alignment on global tax strategy and reporting.
Evaluate, calculate and report to executive management all tax information related to their equity interest in the Company.
Oversee global indirect taxes including sales & use tax, property tax, value added tax, goods & services tax and consumption tax.