Director, Americas Tax Leader

The Director, Americas Tax Leader has responsibility for all direct tax matters in the US, Canada and LATAM. The Americas, and the US in particular, is a significant market for LSEG, with over 40% of the Group’s revenue earned in the region.

This role forms a key part of the Tax Leadership Team for the group, reporting directly to the Head of Tax based in London. The role will inherit a high-performing, stable, team and presents an excellent opportunity for an established tax leader to take on a truly market-leading role in a complex multi-national environment at an exciting stage in LSEG’s growth journey.

• Execute LSEG’s global tax strategy across the Americas, ensuring deliverables align with objectives.
• Management, and development of a five-person team covering Federal, State and LATAM.
• Lead the provision of US tax advice to corporate transactions, restructurings, and M&A. This includes cash repatriation (e.g. dividends) and funding.
• Lead all aspects of outsourced US tax compliance and related filings, maintaining full adherence to federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver of US aspects of group tax reporting, including auditor relationship, with full support from team and external partners. LSEG reports under IFRS.
• Manage all relevant US tax technical positions, e.g. BEAT, CAMT, FDII, s163J and financing.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities across Federal and State Taxes and provide timely awareness of any developments that might impact the Group wide tax positions (tax rate and cash).
• Collaborate with the wider tax and corporate teams (e.g. Treasury, Legal) to deliver collective objectives
• Maintain and develop relationships with Business leaders in the US and beyond. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing clear commercial recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with respective tax authorities.
• Manage uncertain tax positions and deliver successful outcomes against tax audits. Prepare and maintain all appropriate documentation in support of positions taken, including for provision to statutory auditors.

Profile:

• Extensive US tax experience, ideally in a complex multinational environment
• JD degree and LLM in tax preferred; CPA certificate preferred or required without JD
• Demonstrable experience in leading all aspects of end-to-end US tax matters (operations and advisory across Federal and State taxes) delivering against strategic objectives.
• M&A experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Detailed, and outcome focused, with ability to own issues.
• A teammate accustomed to managing multiple internal partners (tax and non-tax) with ability to influence.
• Capable of prioritising multiple matters at once and working in a fast-paced environment.

Career Stage:

Director

Compensation/Benefits Information:

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $173,600 - $289,400.

Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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