Principal, Global Mobility Tax, Americas

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Principal, Global Mobility Tax, Americas, will report directly to the Global HR Tax Compliance Director. Nike HR Services, Operations & Analytics is the engine powering a full suite of HR services. We support a growing workforce of over 70,000 employees across the globe. HR Services, Operations & Analytics are laser focused on seamless employee experience and complete regulatory compliance. As the Principal, Global Mobility Tax, Americas, you will be an integral part of the quickly evolving Americas HR Services, Operations & Analytics team, driving an integrated HR agenda for the function and the business. You will play a key role in activating a comprehensive and integrated compliance offense in service of Nike’s strategy across compensation, benefits, retirement and equity programs throughout the Americas region. You will draw on your tax expertise to provide guidance and support for all aspects of global mobility tax compliance for Nike HR. Together, the HR Tax Compliance team will create and maintain a proactive, sustainable model of operational risk management across the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Human Resources or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
9-10 years of relevant work experience including a minimum of 7+ years in Global Mobility Tax or Employment Tax.
Demonstrated experience managing expatriate tax or global mobility tax programs, including tax equalization, shadow payroll, hypothetical tax calculations, and vendor oversight.
Deep understanding of all remuneration components including cash components and benefits-in-kind.
Experience advising business leaders, Human Resources, Payroll, Equity, and Finance teams on employment tax implications of compensation programs, benefits, mobility arrangements, and workforce initiatives.
Experience interacting with federal, state, and international tax authorities during audits, inquiries, assessments, and compliance reviews.
Ability to network, influence and use internal and external resources.
Experience working in a matrix environment with ambitious and dotted line reporting.
Ability to offer appropriate solutions that balance business needs and compliance.
Ability to present sophisticated technical information in a concise manner to key partners.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to broader HR compliance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Global Mobility Tax program including vendor management, review and accountability for tax return filings and tax equalization calculations, management of tax payments and tax equalization calculation settlements for assignments and trailing income including equity compliance.
Expatriate tax and social security expertise and consultation on complex transactions to assignee and business partners including policy consultation and exception management.
Governance of tax technical positions on tax return filing and provide governance, guidelines and recommendations on Global Mobility tax compliance matters to a wide range of partners.
Continuously assess legislative developments to ensure internal processes remain current.