Senior Director, US Tax

Company Description

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Job Description

The Senior Director, US Tax is responsible for consolidated income tax reporting as well as all aspects of the taxation of our North American businesses.

Senior Director, US Tax reports to the VP Tax and is responsible to:

• Lead the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC tax reporting process, managing the collaboration with the Company’s SEC reporting team as well as maintaining excellent relationships with external auditors
• Partner with the Senior Director, International Tax, to advise on global projects, review tax opportunities, develop forecasts and optimize tax department operations
• Lead tax compliance processes for federal, state and local income and indirect taxes.
• Be the technical leader on all tax accounting matters.
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed tax laws and analyze their impact on the Company.
• Research technical tax matters and prepare documentation to support tax positions
• Support strategic tax planning, identify, recommend, and implement policies, procedures and best practices
• Oversee compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation
• Partner with Finance, Treasury and other stakeholders to evaluate business opportunities and global initiatives
• Champion operational excellence through process improvement and technology transformation
• Be a supportive and active coach for team members to promote their professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
• Proven ability to effectively lead, inspire and develop team members
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting for income taxes, US tax planning and M&A;  experience with international tax is preferred
• Proven ability to conduct thorough tax research
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a fast moving, high growth environment with ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities
• Good business sense and ability to generate insightful analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex subject matter to leadership, peers and other levels in the company
• Extremely well organized and able to manage work requirements to meet reporting deadlines

Additional Information

ServiceNow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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