The senior manager of tax plans and implements the global tax strategy. The role oversees all aspects of tax and all interactions with third parties, with the goal of setting Bird up for success in the future by preserving tax assets, mitigating cash taxes, advising on transactions, and providing insights to the CFO org.
Responsibilities
- Strategic work such as legal entity optimization, transfer pricing, mitigation of cash taxes
- Responsible for indirect taxes such as sales/use tax, property tax and VAT, including the compliance process, provision/accounting, and any associated audit process, including negotiations of audit settlements
- Prepare income tax and state returns in the US. Oversee with outside support EMEA tax compliance processes, inclusive of audits
- Work cross functionally with accounting, finance, supply chain, and legal teams to ensure Bird is compliant with all global tax requirements
- Tax planning to ensure Bird is mitigating global tax risks and exposures
Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and or advanced degree/certifications in business taxation
- 5+ years of experience working for accounting and or consulting firm
