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Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in US tax strategies, compliance, and risk management, with a strong focus on partnership and individual income tax. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic tax advice while maintaining professional relationships across functions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
US Tax ComplianceTax AccountingStrategic Tax AdvicePartnership Income TaxMicrosoft Excel Proficiency
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the organization’s US tax position and provide guidance on complex US federal, state, and local tax issues
- Identify and respond to current and emerging tax risks impacting the US business
- Liaise with US Management on tax-related matters
- Serve as lead point of contact for US partners and senior Business Service personnel on US taxes affecting individuals and the Firm
- Participate in global tax planning and identify US implications
- Advise on potential US tax code changes and communicate impacts on the Firm and individual partners
- Advise the Firm on US tax implications of broader commercial decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams on tax implications of business transactions
- Oversee US tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns and filings and evaluation of the filing footprint
- Participate in partner onboarding and staff mobility discussions
- Oversee application of global transfer pricing policies in the US and ensure local regulatory compliance
- Ensure adherence to financial accounting, partnership accounting, and tax accounting processes
- Lead the Firm’s response to US tax audits and inquiries from US tax authorities
- Coordinate with Global Finance, Global Partnership Accounts, and Global Tax teams on global reporting needs and processes
- Maintain relationships with external advisors and stakeholders
- Supervise and mentor junior tax professionals
- Respond to enquiries and perform ad-hoc analysis and other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Knowledge of partnership and individual income tax
- Experience of providing strategic and proactive tax advice combined with an awareness of risk
- Ten or more years’ experience in tax accounting
- Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities with a focus on accuracy and effectiveness while working independently
- Organized and flexible with an ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Ability to prioritize daily workload while simultaneously managing multiple deliverables
- Experience of working with senior management
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across functions and geographies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Prior experience working in a legal or professional services environment
- Experience with 3E
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Hard Skills
Tax Strategy DevelopmentTax Risk IdentificationTax Return PreparationTransfer Pricing ComplianceTax Audit ManagementFinancial AccountingPartnership AccountingAnalytical AbilitiesAd-Hoc AnalysisTax Code Knowledge
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityCommunication SkillsRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft Outlook3E
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance
Industry Keywords
Professional ServicesLegal EnvironmentGlobal Tax PlanningUS Federal TaxState TaxLocal Tax