Tax Director

Genentech•Daly City, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads the activities related to the preparation and filing of federal, state and local tax returns and the income tax provision of the company and its US affiliates. Manages a team of professional and supports staff in planning, researching, reviewing and preparing company, affiliates and subsidiary tax filings. This position serves as a technical expert in US tax compliance, income tax provision, transfer pricing and tax regulations and their application to the organization’s business, and is responsible for providing sound, practical tax advice to management on all tax matters in a complex, multi-entity environment The Opportunity: Manages and review of the interim and year-end financial statement tax provisions and the oversight and monitoring of the transfer pricing calculation and documentation. Oversees the planning, research, review and preparation of the company, affiliate and subsidiaries income tax filings. Supervises the review prior to submission to relevant taxing authorities. Ensures timely compliance while identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize tax liabilities through the consistent application of federal and state laws and regulations. Coordinates tax matters related to audits, notices, controversies, and litigation support. Directs and reviews refund claims, protests, and administrative appeals. Leads planning initiatives to identify tax efficiencies and manage risk across entities and jurisdictions. Mains supporting accounts and records, ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness. Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments and subsidiaries. Leads special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. Effectively manages assigned staff in a manner consistent with organizational policies and values. Is responsible for managing the annual performance review feedback process to enhance work processes and employee understanding. Motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing personnel to achieve effective and efficient department operations. Manage or assist others ad hoc or special projects (e.g., Section 382 study, R&D credit study, tax planning, M&A, withholding tax assistance, review business contracts, etc.) as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
10+ years of progressive tax experience with a major public accounting firm and/or with the tax department of a large company, or similar job related experience.
High level of competency in income tax provision and tax financial reporting
Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Experience with Research and Development credit calculation.
Experience with foreign and domestic transfer pricing
3+ years previous supervisory or management experience.

Nice To Haves

CPA or post graduate study in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and review of the interim and year-end financial statement tax provisions and the oversight and monitoring of the transfer pricing calculation and documentation.
Oversees the planning, research, review and preparation of the company, affiliate and subsidiaries income tax filings.
Supervises the review prior to submission to relevant taxing authorities.
Ensures timely compliance while identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize tax liabilities through the consistent application of federal and state laws and regulations.
Coordinates tax matters related to audits, notices, controversies, and litigation support.
Directs and reviews refund claims, protests, and administrative appeals.
Leads planning initiatives to identify tax efficiencies and manage risk across entities and jurisdictions.
Maintains supporting accounts and records, ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments and subsidiaries.
Leads special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Effectively manages assigned staff in a manner consistent with organizational policies and values.
Is responsible for managing the annual performance review feedback process to enhance work processes and employee understanding.
Motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing personnel to achieve effective and efficient department operations.
Manage or assist others ad hoc or special projects (e.g., Section 382 study, R&D credit study, tax planning, M&A, withholding tax assistance, review business contracts, etc.) as needed.