International Tax Planning, MD

State Street•Boston, MA

2d•$170,000 - $282,500

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Director, International Tax Planning, to join our Corporate Tax team. This role is responsible for a broad range of international corporate tax planning matters, including legal entity structuring and funding, advising on M&A transactions, and overseeing our US-based international tax compliance and provision teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and self-starter with deep expertise in U.S. and international tax matters, and the ability to effectively partner with senior leadership across the organization. The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

JD, CPA, MBA, or Master’s in Tax with strong academic credentials
15+ years of experience at a U.S. law firm, public accounting firm, multinational corporation, or combination thereof
Significant experience advising U.S.-based multinational organizations
Working knowledge of FAS 109 and FIN 48
Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Deep analytical and research expertise in U.S. and international tax matters
Proven project management skills across cross-functional teams
Ability to operate independently and as a collaborative partner
Strong interpersonal skills with experience working across geographic regions

Nice To Haves

Financial services industry experience preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior management and stakeholders globally

Responsibilities

Work closely with Corporate Tax senior management to develop sustainable strategies to manage State Street’s effective tax rate
Partner with senior management across Finance and Legal to provide tax advice on U.S.-based and global business initiatives
Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
Research and analyze complex U.S. and international tax issues related to planning initiatives
Oversee and mentor our team of U.S-based international tax compliance and provision specialists
Support audit activities and ensure appropriate documentation of tax positions

Benefits

our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks