Director, Tax Accounting

Director of Tax Accounting - Denver, CO

Are you an influential Tax Provisions leader with a passion for process and technical analysis? The Western Union Tax team is looking for a highly motivated Director of Tax Accounting to join us to as a key leader in our Tax Team. This leader will be responsible for all requirements related to the federal consolidated tax provision and forecast.

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As a Director of Tax Accounting, you will be contributing and leading the design and experience of the tax provision team and be a key leader within the tax function. 

Role Responsibilities

• Direct and review all aspects of the global income tax provision process related to determining the company’s effective tax rate.  Analyze and explain changes in the effective tax rate period over period.

• Oversee and review the delivery and recording of journal entries to ensure tax impacts to the company’s financial statements are presented in accordance with ASC 740.

• Oversee and adhere to department policies to manage, update and ensure the tax accounting quarterly and annual procedures are in compliance with required SOX control objectives.

• Review tax footnotes including all supporting schedules relating to the company’s tax disclosures.

• Lead interface with corporate accounting with respect to the income tax provision.

• Lead and maintain communication with outside auditing firm on tax accounting issues and interim/year-end close process as needed.

• Lead annual tax forecast process including periodic updates as necessary.

• Responsible for the integrity of the tax provision software/process in support of the consolidated and specified statutory financial statements.

• Support of the tax team on transactions as well as tax contingencies and audit settlements.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 10 years corporate tax experience including significant US income tax accounting and compliance; transactional experience is a plus.

• Undergrad degree in Accounting required; CPA required; advanced degree a plus.

• CorpTax or similar software experience required.

• PC proficient with experience in Microsoft (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.); Alteryx a plus. Oracle/HFM a plus.

• Management experience with solid teamwork ethics.

• Excellent organizational skills for multi-tasking.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface at high levels of tax and non-tax management.

Salary

The expected pay range for this position is $150,000 – 200,000 and will be eligible for short-term incentive, long-term incentive, 401k, healthcare, and paid days off.  Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program

• Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including t