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Manager, Tax

Tampa

Tampa, Florida

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Support, Career Development, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Domestic Tax, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, International Tax, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Profit & Loss, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Transfer Pricing, Treasury
LOCATION
Tampa, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our Finance team is responsible for ensuring accurate financial operations and plays a crucial role in managing the Firm’s financial health. Our team handles a wide range of financial activities including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, partner compensation, payroll, treasury and cash flow management to support the Firm’s strategic goals. We are responsible for inventory management including billing and collections, and analysis of client, matter and timekeeper profitability. We oversee statutory accounting and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. The Finance team also prepares financial statements, reports and analysis to provide insights into the Firm’s financial performance. We work closely with other functions to monitor expenses, optimize financial processes and implement cost-saving initiatives. Through meticulous financial management and strategic planning, the Finance team ensures the Firm’s financial stability and supports its growth objectives.

Position Summary

The Manager, Tax, plays a critical leadership role within the Firm’s Tax Team, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance in a rapidly evolving tax landscape. This position is responsible for managing complex tax projects, ensuring compliance with US and international partnership tax regimes, and supporting the Firm’s strategic objectives. The Manager will serve as a key contact for Firm leadership and partners, providing support on tax issues and regulatory changes. In addition, this role will mentor and develop team members, helping to build the Tax Team’s capacity and expertise to meet current and future challenges. The ideal candidate will bring US partnership tax experience, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, positioning the Tax Team for continued success and leadership in the industry.

Duties and Accountabilities

  • Oversee the preparation, maintenance, and review of transfer pricing documentation to ensure compliance with US and foreign tax regulations.
  • Monitor and interpret changes in transfer pricing laws and guidance across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to implement and document appropriate transfer pricing policies and methodologies.
  • Manage compliance with foreign tax regimes, including the preparation and submission of required filings and reports.
  • Manage complex projects related to transfer pricing and foreign tax, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external advisors to deliver project outcomes.
  • Prioritize and allocate resources to meet project deadlines and compliance requirements.
  • Track project progress and report updates to senior management.
  • Mentor and train junior team members, fostering technical growth and professional development.
  • Share knowledge and best practices related to transfer pricing and foreign tax compliance.
  • Identify and assess risks related to transfer pricing and foreign tax compliance.
  • Recommend and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the Firm’s global tax strategy, supporting overall business objectives.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks associated with new regimes and complex transactions.
  • Provide formal and contemporaneous feedback to team members
  • Play role in selecting and hiring new members of the team
  • Execute programs and demonstrate leadership that enhances employee job satisfaction, development, support employee retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction (including rewards and recognition)
  • Foster a culture of simplification, learning, and continuous improvement, including technology and process improvements
     

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., JD, LLM, MST, or MBA) preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in in tax, accounting or finance.
  • In-depth knowledge of tax function and processes.
  • Experience working directly with senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members
  • Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills
  • Highly motivated, assertive and proactive
  • Team player and Customer-service oriented
  • Results driven
  • Excellent understanding of business needs
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change
     

Essential Job Requirements

  • Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
  • Commercial and business awareness
  • Ability to see the big picture
  • Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple tasks
  • Client service focus
  • Team player
  • Strong judgment
  • Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
  • Experience working in a professional services environment
  • Flexible, committed and enthusiastic.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Exposure to client relationship management.
  • Influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Good systems skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM applications.
  • Creative and strategic mindset.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines.

This role reports to

Director of Tax

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
 
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

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