What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Lead Reporting (international) position at Finastra?
Job Title: Tax Lead, International
Location: Austin, TX OR Lake Mary, Florida. Hybrid role.
About Us: Finastra is a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional financial solutions. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly technical and driven Tax Lead, International to join our Global Tax Reporting group. This role involves managing international (excluding US and Canada) tax compliance and income tax accounting for a complex multi-national organization. The successful candidate will likely already be operating as a Senior Tax Manager and will report to the Tax Partner, Global Tax Reporting.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Lead tax provisioning and compliance internationally (excluding US and Canada), including acting as consolidation lead.
- Own all tax accounting issues related to goodwill, intangibles, VAs, acquisitions, and disposals, and respond to auditors’ queries.
- Manage the timely and controlled preparation of tax returns for all Finastra’s international entities (excluding US and Canada).
- Collaborate with the Tax Lead, APAC, local finance managers, and outsourced service providers to mitigate risks and optimize tax positions.
- Provide metric-driven confidence on the governance and efficiencies of the region’s tax reporting and compliance.
- Drive improvements in ETR forecasting, model the impact of changes, and enhance insights and analytics to support decision-making.
- Handle enquiries with tax authorities internationally, working collaboratively with local finance managers and other team members.
- Support various tax initiatives, including transfer pricing, restructuring, legal entity rationalization, and advice on contracts and projects.
- Direct and review work performed by Senior Tax Analysts and support their ongoing career development.
Required Experience:
- CPA/chartered accountant or chartered tax advisor.
- 8 years of experience in leading international consolidated tax reporting and compliance for a global multi-national organization with a history of M&A.
- Exceptional ASC740 technical tax accounting expertise, including purchase accounting.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive complex transformations involving cross-functional teams.
- Strong writing, analytical, and oral presentation skills, including creativity in presentation materials.
- Ability to develop and drive process improvements across global taxes, including developing a global tax controls framework and monitoring metrics.
- Leads by example, striving to innovate, introducing best practices, and championing control standards.
- Advanced Excel skills and an understanding of end-to-end tax processes and systems.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
How to Apply: Click on job link and apply directly.
Applicants for this position need to be located in the following cities or their immediate surrounding areas: Austin/Lake Mary (Orlando). Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants from New York City.
