Associate Director, Global Tax Accounting & U.S. Reporting

Overview:

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities:

Associate Director, Global Tax Accounting & U.S. Reporting

Reporting to the Director of U.S. Tax Compliance and Reporting, this role is responsible for the tax accounting and reporting of the U.S. GAAP income tax provision and related disclosures. The Associate Director must possess a comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP and income tax accounting and reporting principles, as well as a demonstrated ability to mentor tax professionals and build relationships with cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Tax Reporting for Financial Statements
• Manage all aspects of the Company’s worldwide ASC 740 income tax provision and financial statement disclosures
• Maintain calendars and workflows for tax reporting activities and manage team assignments and deadlines, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all deliverables
• Coordinate with financial statement auditors and manage all tax aspects of the financial statement audit
• Identify and resolve tax accounting issues, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, and take the lead on tax impacts for all new accounting standards
• Manage Pillar Two forecasting and modeling and implement related tax reporting processes
• Work closely with Keysight and acquired entity finance teams to complete tax purchase accounting calculations
• Review and manage the consolidation of ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) reserves
• Perform tax rate modeling and summarize the worldwide effective tax rate for senior tax leadership
• Review and approve international tax provisions, as prepared by local controllers
• Lead staff in the management of the tax provision software, OneSource
• Draft final tax journal entries and approve worldwide tax accounts
• Manage all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements for Global Tax
• Management and coordination of third-party tax service providers

Leadership and Team Development
• Lead and mentor tax professionals in the U.S. and India; including a direct team of 2 US-based reports
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Treasury
• Streamline tax accounting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls
• Implement best practices for tax reporting

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or advanced degree (e.g., MST) preferred • Minimum 8+ years of tax experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent experience in a tax department of a large multi-national corporation • High level of professional knowledge and expertise in tax accounting • High degree of accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams • Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision

Preferred location is Santa Rosa, California. However, the Company will consider qualified candidates within the Bay Area for a hybrid work model. Relocation available.

Careers Privacy Statement
• **Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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 $163,950.00, MIDPOINT $218,600.00 - MAX $273,250.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for our Keysight Results Bonus Program

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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