International Tax Manager

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 109,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 317 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 8th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for an International Tax Manager to join the US Tax team at New York Corporate Headquarters

What you'll be doing:

The International Tax Manager is a key player supporting the various tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility.

This role reports into the Director of International Tax and will involve supporting and assisting the team where applicable.

Role Responsibilities included:

• Managing the gathering and requesting of information needed to prepare tax return and quarterly estimates.
• Maintenance of excel models used for complex group calculations – GILTI, Sec. 163j, Subpart F, etc.
• Review and maintenance of CFC organizational charts
• Assist with preparation and review of overall US consolidated tax return filing including forms, schedules, and elections.
• Assist with preparation of the and completion of year-end tax provision as relevant for the foreign entities owned by the U.S.
• Assist with tax planning & transactional related assignments.
• Support Senior Tax Manager with their daily projects and assignments.
• Oversee Tax Seniors and Staff with their assignments and provide mentoring.

  What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation.
• Three (4) or more years of experience in Public Accounting (Big Four only)
• Knowledge of fundamental US international tax rules including TCJA, inbound, CFCs, Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credits, withholding tax, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced level tax preparation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of international tax reporting obligations, including Forms: 1120, 1120F, 5471, 5472, 1118, 8865, 8858, 8992, & 8993
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details.
• Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using Corptax required.
• Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions.
• Experience using Alteryx a plus.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensati