Principal Tax Consultant

SimCorp•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Manager, US & Americas will be an integral part of our global tax team, a specialized subset within Group Finance. Our team is responsible for overseeing tax and transfer pricing compliance and strategy across all 40+ SimCorp entities worldwide. Based at our US office in New York, this role offers a unique opportunity to serve as SimCorp’s primary US tax subject matter expert, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while providing strategic advisory support to our stakeholders across the business. This role can also be based in our headquarters in Copenhagen or one of our key finance locations e.g. Warsaw. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Tax, you will own the end-to-end US tax function — combining hands-on compliance execution with proactive tax advisory. You will work closely with finance, legal, and business teams, as well as external advisors and tax authorities.

Requirements

Minimum 5–8 years of US corporate tax experience in industry and/or a public accounting firm, with exposure to multinational groups.
Relevant education such as CPA, JD, or a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field; Master’s in Tax (MST) is a plus.
Prior experience working in or with a global organization is highly valued.
Solid knowledge of US federal and state corporate income tax, and familiarity with indirect taxes.
Good understanding of international tax principles.
Proven ability to manage tax compliance processes end-to-end and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
Strong advisory mindset with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
Proactive and ownership-driven approach — you identify issues and drive improvements without being asked.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across finance, legal, and business teams.
High attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
Good general accounting and financial reporting knowledge; experience with ERP and financial systems is a plus.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and other MS Office tools; experience with tax technology platforms is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Tax (MST) is a plus.
Experience with ERP and financial systems is a plus.
Experience with tax technology platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage US federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns and estimated payments with the support of external advisors.
Monitor all compliance deadlines and ensure timely, accurate filings across all relevant jurisdictions.
Deliver quarterly and year-end tax reporting under IFRS together with local finance team.
Maintain and improve processes to support efficient tax compliance operations.
Oversees tax matters for other Americas markets, including Mexico, Argentina, and Canada, coordinating with local finance teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with applicable local tax rules.
Serve as the go-to US tax advisor for internal stakeholders across Group Finance, business units, and legal teams.
Provide guidance on the US and Americas tax implications of business transactions, restructurings, intercompany arrangements, and new market entries.
Collaborate with the other Global Tax Team members on cross-border and transfer pricing matters affecting US and Americas entities.
Research and advise on legislative and regulatory changes impacting SimCorp’s US and Americas tax position.
Manage US federal and state tax audits and audits in the Americas region, coordinating closely with external advisors and internal finance teams.
Assess and monitor US and Americas tax risks, including analysis of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) to ensure accurate disclosure in financial statements.
Maintain a strong control environment around US and Americas tax processes and documentation.
Oversee and manage relationships with US and Americas external tax advisors, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
Liaise with statutory auditors on US and Americas tax matters and support audit sign-offs.
Stay current with US tax law developments and proactively communicate relevant changes to leadership and stakeholders.