Senior Specialist, Tax

NTT Global Data Centers • Virginia, United States of America, VA

4d • $138,600 - $168,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Tax is responsible for independently executing complex tax compliance, provision, and advisory activities across the organization. This role applies deep technical knowledge to ensure accurate filings, strong documentation, and effective application of tax policies across multiple jurisdictions.

The Senior Specialist supports business transactions, evaluates tax implications of complex activities, and serves as a key technical resource within the tax function, operating with minimal supervision and exercising sound professional judgment.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate, indirect, international and property tax.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/local GAAP) and tax provisions.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex tax matters independently.
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance / accounting or related field preferred.
• Registered with a professional body as Tax Practitioner.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, international tax, sales and use tax, property tax.
• Experience with tax compliance, provisions, audits, and advisory work in multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex tax matters with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with tax and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneSource, Vertex, Avalara) and advanced Excel skills.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the Data Center, real estate or infrastructure industries an advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage US corporate tax structuring initiatives aligned to business growth and cross-border operations
• Support the preparation of US Federal and State tax filings
• Manage, prepare and support Sales and Use tax matters and filings in multiple States
• Manage Property Tax processes and filings, including transfer taxes, across a portfolio of Data Center assets in multiple States
• Provide coordination support for international tax matters, and cooperation with stakeholders across EMEA, India, APAC and Japan
• Perform technical tax research and provide documented conclusions on complex or non-routine tax matters.
• Interact and influence cross functional stakeholders and integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
• Maintain and enhance tax documentation, templates, and compliance toolkits (e.g., transfer pricing support, audit files, statutory schedules).
• Support implementation of tax policy updates driven by regulatory changes or business activity.
• Ensure tax documentation supports audit readiness and internal control requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to Finance and business teams on applying tax policies correctly.
• Lead preparation of audit documentation and responses for tax authority inquiries and internal/external audits.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on filings, provisions, and business activities.
• Identify compliance and operational risks and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Execute and maintain internal controls related to tax processes.
• Evaluate tax implications of business transactions, including M&A activity, new ventures, restructurings, and complex commercial arrangements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Operations to embed tax considerations into planning and execution.
• Prepare calculations, schedules, and analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate with external advisors on technical matters and transaction support.
• Contribute to improvements in tax processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support adoption of digital tools and automation initiatives within the tax function.
• Serve as a technical resource and informal mentor to Specialists.

Benefits

• annual bonus
• paid time-off
• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• life and supplemental insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• flexible spending account
• 401k retirement plan
• monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior