Senior Tax Counsel

Parsons•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Tax Counsel to join our team! In this role you will get to p rovide advice and counsel on tax issues globally in order to minimize Parsons Corporation’s worldwide tax burden.

Requirements

J. D. degree and license to practice law preferred.
Requires a minimum of 15+ years relevant and progressive tax experience in both U.S. and international tax functions within a global organization.
Proven ability to perform in a leadership capacity and demonstrated orientation to profitability.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations (both domestic and foreign), as well as corporate policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international agreements that provide for tax exemptions to US gov’t contractors.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, outside groups, or the Board of Directors.
Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

Sets and administers global transfer pricing policy and compliance.
Proactively identifies tax planning opportunities.
Renders tax advice regarding all of the organization’s major contracts, proposals, and invitations to bid.
Advises VP, Taxes of the tax consequences of proposed business expansion, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Reviews and analyzes existing and proposed tax legislation, rulings and regulations, and tax decisions of courts and administrative agencies to determine their effect upon the operations of the company.
Performs research on complex direct & indirect tax issues and writes tax memos.
Provides support and tax advice on special projects as directed by the VP, Taxes.
Serves as an active member of the corporate finance team providing tax support on corporate restructurings and financings.
Partners with the corporate development group in tax planning and due diligence efforts related to acquisition and joint venture opportunities.
Support domestic and international tax compliance as needed.
Actively leads or participates in any or all projects determined by the VP, Taxes.
Participates in international and domestic tax audits, including research, advice, and negotiation.
Teams with Human Resources and Project Management personnel regarding the calculation of expatriate income tax liability, drafting of related employment agreements, implementation of foreign host country payroll, and other employment tax related issues.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.