Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us. 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.

The US Tax Manager is multi-faceted role reporting to the Americas Tax Director to support in a variety of challenging and exciting tax areas expected within a dynamic group.

The projects will range across the spectrum of our tax pillars, being optimisation, risk management and ensuring compliance with Group Tax Policies. This will require an ability to find risks, recommend practical solutions, and take decisions based on experience and judgement. The role requires an ability to decide strategy but also understand the detail, to work autonomously but also recognise where internal and external input may be needed.

Specifically, the role will include Federal tax reporting, provide M & A support to Americas Tax Director, liaison with Business Units, reorganisation projects tax support, input on supporting any tax audits and supply support for tax modelling and other projects

The successful candidate should be results oriented and flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment. To be an essential part of the Tax team, the US Tax Manager will build relationship with local controllers in across the US where tax support is needed and support them in dealing with tax audits in a consistent and effective way.

Supporting Americas Tax Director on:

• M & A support, which vary in size and complexity
• US reorganisations and simplification - group is undertaking substantial simplification project to reduce number of legal entities and so involves tax input to manage transactions in a tax efficient manner
• Prepare the yearend tax provision and liaison with Group Tax in the UK as well as external financial statement auditors
• Leveraging technology and other resources to capture efficiencies and technical accuracies.
• Support US businesses in dealing with tax notices, IRS communications, e.g., residency certificates, etc

Technical & Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Five or more years of corporate income tax experience in industry and/or public accounting.
• Income tax provision experience is needed.
• CPA and/or Big 4 experience is preferred but not needed. 
• Extensive relevant record of accomplishment working within large, complex global organisations, with proven corporate tax experience with an ability to apply their technical knowledge in a practical way
• Strong accounting & analytical, problem-solving skills and quantitative skills and a record of accomplishment for planning, doing and auditing work; the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making, systematically break down problems or processes into their parts and develop several alternative solutions
• Strong IT (Information Technology) skills (excel and accounting packages)
• Strong project & change management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, while being able to discuss detailed technical aspects clearly.

Commercial

• Commercially astute with a collaborative approach to getting the best outcome aligned to compliance.
• Strong stakeholder skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced industry undergoing regular change

High Performing Culture 

• Creates a positive team environment where people strive to do their best in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Demonstrates continuous learning.
• Confident to develop and keep a high profile with commercial, functional and country teams.
• Enthusiastically continues to build on industry knowledge staying abreast of technical changes and trends.
• Passionate about working in a busy, challenging environment and is adaptable, positive, and resilient.
• Can do attitude & ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and influence.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the business and work towards resolution of challenges
• Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture
• Practical and commercial approach
• Flexible and agile thinking
• Engaging and relationship orientated, hands-on with elevated level of energy and professional skills to function effectively and independently in a demanding, fast-paced change-oriented environment

• Passionate about working in a busy, challenging environment and is adaptable, positive, and resilient.
• Can do attitude & ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and influence.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the business and work towards resolution of challenges
• Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture
• Practical and commercial approach
• Flexible and agile thinking
• Engaging and relationship orientated, hands-on with elevated level of energy and professional skills to function effectively and independently in a demanding, fast-paced change-oriented environment

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Applicants from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $94,000-$152,375. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.