Director, Tax

What makes us Qlik?

A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

The Director or Tax Role

An expanding tax department presents an opportunity for a Director of Tax. Reporting to the Senior Director of Tax, Director of Tax will be jointly responsible as an individual contributor for leading the company’s tax accounting and compliance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual to make a long-term impact within the organization.

Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:

• Assume ownership of corporate tax returns prepared by external advisors including compliance with tax filing deadlines and tax calendar
• Assume ownership of annual and quarterly worldwide GAAP provision calculations, data gathering, reporting and disclosures prepared in-house and by external advisors
• Assist Senior Director of Tax and VP of Tax in tax planning initiatives and special projects
• Provide analysis of specific tax impacts of certain company transactions
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate orderly review of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and disclosures
• Coordinate and support IRS and state audit-responses
• Maintain technical proficiency by keeping informed of tax-technical developments and industry trends
• Proactively identify, recommend, and implement process and tax systems improvements.
• Working knowledge of OneSource tax provision software preferred
• Assist in maintaining transfer pricing policy and documentation including coordinating with external advisor
• Support the local Finance Business Partner and the accounting team in the Shared Services Center during audit procedures for local country GAAP financials
• Taking responsibility and ownership of the relationship at appropriate levels in the organization
• Supervise tax senior
• Manage relationships with external advisors

We’re looking for a teammate with:

• Strong Financial Acumen and business expertise
• Advanced aptitude in problem solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong strategic agility and capability as well as ability to drive operational excellence - Ability and inclination to roll up sleeves and dig in. Dependence on and confidence in own abilities to get things done.
• Strong technical research and critical analysis capability. Entrepreneurial with a self-starting personality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously Innovation and creative thinking and strong thought leadership and decision-making capability
• Very strong drive, dedication, and work ethic.
• Extremely team oriented with the ability to contribute.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on mentality.
• Receptive to feedback and an open communicator...
• Detail, process, and control oriented
• Other relevant languages would be an advantage
• 5 years of both domestic and international tax experience
• Significant experience in income tax accounting for US multi-national organizations
• Fluent understanding of tax compliance issues and application of ASC 740 to complex tax and accounting issues
• Working knowledge in the management of IRS and other tax audit processes
• Experience with intellectual property ownership structures
• Experience in tax control issues and process redesign to facilitate compliance with internal control requirements
• Big Four experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts
• Broad exposure to or understanding of U.S. and foreign international direct and indirect tax issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting preferred
• Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Languages
• Business level English mandatory

The location for this role is:

• King of Prussia, PA

Apply now and help change how the world transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights and turns complex data challenges into new opportunities!

More about Qlik and who we are:

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What else do we offer?

• Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs
• Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment

Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $190,000 – $208,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus of 20% under the Company’s corporate bonus plan. Final compensation offered by Qlik will be based on factors such as the candidate’s location, job-related skills, education, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Qlik offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qlik is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For United States applicants and employees, go to the US Department of Labor’s website to review the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, including the “Know Your Rights” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” posters.

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