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Fortive Corporation Manager, Tax M&A in Everett, Washington
Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) has launched a national search for a new role –Manager, Tax M&A. This position will report to the Senior Tax Counsel, M&A, & Global Tax Controversy. The incoming individual will play a crucial role in navigating Fortive Corporation through strategic execution and implementation of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions and compliance. This position will work closely with the Tax Operations and Global Planning teams as well as Legal, Corporate Development, and other corporate functional groups.
Although responsibilities and expectations are highly technical in nature, a successful candidate will also have a well-developed business sense and the interest and ability to drive strategic value under the Fortive Shared Purpose and Values. A successful candidate will be adaptable and effective working in a continuous improvement culture driven by the Fortive Business System.
Fortive is a growth company with a positive and dynamic corporate work environment which includes consistent M&A activity, global transfer pricing, and ongoing projects to successfully integrate acquisitions and improve overall tax operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated tax team. If you are an organized and motivated tax specialist committed to continuous improvement and ready to take on the challenges of this Manager role, please reach out to see if we are a good fit for each other!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive plans to support Fortive’s merger, acquisition, and divestiture strategies, including minimizing tax liabilities, maximizing financial benefits, and optimizing tax attributes.
Perform due diligence to identify and assess potential tax exposures and assist in planning to remediate identified exposures.
Manage requests for information between Fortive, external advisors, and potential targets.
Assist with modeling the impact of various M&A transactions as it relates to U.S. federal, state, and international taxes to identify optimal tax structuring.
Review and comment on various legal documents required to implement transactions.
Assist with the preparation and review of tax return documentation related to M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
Assist with post-acquisition integration planning, including developing step plans, and coordinating with external advisors and various teams within Fortive.
Develop a strong understanding of Fortive’s global footprint and establish relationships with the corporate tax, legal, corporate development, and operating company finance teams.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and or subject matter experts within Fortive to bring in the expertise required for arriving at optimal solutions/decisions while ensuring the accuracy of their deliverables and compliance with set budgets.
Communicate tax benefits and issues related to M&A transactions to internal groups and leadership.
Conduct research with respect to tax issues and draft email summaries and memoranda.
Monitor, review, and analyze draft tax legislation, tax regulations, court decisions and other guidance to advise management on changes which will impact Fortive.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and implement continuous improvement of tax processes under Fortive Business Systems (FBS).
Promote and support Fortive’s mission, policies, values, and standards of ethics and conduct.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required; MST in Taxation or JD (or equivalent certification) with LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
6+ years of tax experience in major law firm, accounting firm, or multinational company with consistent and progressive increase to responsibilities and a focus on M&A transactions (including due diligence, structuring, and tax modeling).
In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations, particularly in the M&A context.
Large corporate experience background preferred.
Accounting for income tax experience is a plus.
Ability to effectively use Excel, PowerPoint, and software tools with large volumes of data and CorpTax experience is a plus.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax issues, opportunities and risk to non-tax experts in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to provide guidance when confronted with the continuing ambiguity caused by the significant gray areas in tax law.
Active learner and critical thinker that is detail oriented with strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
Results-oriented, technically curious, team player with strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience operating at a strategic level with remote teams and advisors.
Readiness for occasional travel, including global travel as required.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.
Everett, WA: The salary range for this position is $114,655 - $212,750
National: The salary range for this position is $99,700 - $185,000
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.