International Senior Tax Manager
Rackspace, United States

• Strong knowledge of US international tax compliance, such as US tax reform.
• Remains current on international tax legislation through technical research and training.
• Must be able to interpret US tax code and regulations in order to assess the impact, and to provide updates and recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Ability to develop, implement, and/or improve new processes and amp; mentor staff.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740, SEC and IRS reporting requirements.
• Ability to conduct tax technical research and analysis in order to provide a recommended solution..
• Strong ability to communicate information and ideas both verbally and written so others can easily comprehend communication.
• Must be detailed oriented with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving i.e following-up until resolved skills are a must.
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative in problem resolution.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• OneSource Tax Provision experience preferred.
• Skills in Accounting software (Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management) preferred.
• Ability to successfully partner with and advise other departments and teams both in the US and outside the US.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to change and operate independently in a fast-paced environment and provide FANATICAL support.

• Responsible for quarterly tax provision calculations for international entities including US Tax Reform related items, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, subpart F and FTCs.
• Responsible for US tax return compliance related to international entities including: Tested Income and Losses, Eamp;P, Forms (Ex. 5471, 8858, 1118, 8990-93, etc.), Disclosures, FTCs, all foreign subsidiaries and branches tax attributes.
• Understanding and ongoing development of technical knowledge related to tax reform and the impact of transfer pricing and inter-company transactions on tax reform and US compliance.
• Model complex tax calculations to analyze potential changes in the business and/or tax law.
• Review of local GAAP tax provision and local tax returns for international entities.
• Manage external tax advisors to ensure timely filing of tax compliance.
• Perform tax research and analysis in order to provide a recommended solution and prepare written documentation to support tax positions taken.
• Assist with income tax or indirect tax audits as needed.
• Assist with international expansion as needed.
• Assist with Value Added Tax (VAT) and other indirect tax returns as needed.
• Ongoing development of technical knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Typically 10 years professional accounting experience with 4-6 years in tax.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience required.
• ERP experience a plus.
• Experience in Public Accounting, Big 4 and Corporate Accounting highly desired.
• CPA or equivalent preferred.

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