ResponsibilitiesThe Counsel, Global Tax Controversy has a critical role within Keysight's Tax Department. This role will provide U.S. and non-U.S. audit strategies and will advise on the risks and opportunities relating to global business operations, global transfer pricing policies, global trade, and material transactions.
The Counsel, Global Tax Controversy will report to the Director, Tax Controversy & Risk Management, and will interact regularly with many other people within the Tax Department as well as functional areas outside of the Tax, such as Controllership, Corporate Development, Legal, Logistics and Treasury.
Primary responsibilities will include the following:
- Oversee execution of global audit strategies; including advance pricing agreements.
- Manage operations for federal income tax audits; including review and response to IRS Information Document Requests.
- Manage operations for state and local tax audits.
- Manage and oversee material non-U.S. income tax audits.
- Coordinate with the Senior Director, International Tax and Director, Transfer Pricing to manage and address global transfer pricing audits and trade and customs audits;
- Research and draft memoranda documenting positions taken, preparation of FIN 48 analyses, and presentations for government authority negotiations;
- Manage outside tax advisors and counsel to bring in expertise required for arriving at optimal solutions/decisions.
Qualifications- JD required;
- Minimum of 7 years of experience at a law firm or Big 4 accounting firm or Fortune 500 company working on tax controversy and international tax issues;
- Experience with cost sharing, IP valuations and M&A;
- Experience with trade compliance, suppy chain management, or trade law a plus.
- Must have strong analytical skills with proven ability to solve multidimensional problems creatively;
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with business and functional leaders across the company; and
- Highest standards of integrity, business controls, and business practices.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range MIN $242,730.00 MIDPOINT $323,640.00 MAX $404,550.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
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