Global Mobility Tax Manager (Finance and Records Department)

Job Description

This position is for a Tax Manager role with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The position provides a range of tax services to support the church and its expatriate employees and volunteers in 70+ countries. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of global mobility tax principles and will have been exposed to a variety of tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires the ability to address and resolve issues not previously encountered.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team of tax professionals who are committed to advancing the mission of the church. This role does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and review US income tax returns and tax equalization calculations for US individual taxpayers, including outbound and inbound expatriates and nonresident aliens
• Work with church employees and with external tax preparers to support non-US tax planning and compliance for the church’s mobile workforce
• Prepare applications for totalization certificates, Individual Tax Identification Numbers, and US tax residency certificates
• Conduct US entry and exit tax briefings with assignees
• Provide support to external tax preparers and legal advisors and to worldwide payroll and HR employees
• Identify and support resolution of cross border tax issues concerning treaties, shadow payroll, frequent business travelers, income sourcing, foreign tax credits, taxable benefits, social security totalization, trailing liabilities, immigration, etc.
• Perform research and analysis regarding US individual taxation using the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, court opinions, and other tax authorities
• Identify tax compliance gaps and areas of exposure

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• CPA license, Enrolled Agent credential, or admission to a state bar
• Tax preparation and consulting experience with a public accounting firm
• Eight years of related professional work experience
• Proficient use of technology including CCH ProSystem or similar tax preparation software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and tax research services (BNA, CCH, LexisNexis, etc.)
• Effective written and spoken communication skills and the ability to effectively explain complex tax issues and recommendations to individuals with varying levels of tax expertise and across geographic boundaries and cultures
• Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines

Preferred
• Advanced degree with an emphasis in taxation
• Experience with global mobility and services provided to outbound and inbound expatriates, dual-residency individuals, and resident and nonresident aliens
• IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)
• Experience with bilateral income tax treaties and totalization agreements
• Proficient Spanish language skills in a business setting

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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