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Microsoft Corporation Senior Manager, International Tax in San Francisco, California
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Microsoft Tax & Customs Department is responsible for Worldwide Tax & Customs Reporting, Compliance, and Planning, including the technology and process & innovation functions to support the coordination of the worldwide tax and Customs functions. There are four major functions within the Tax and Customs Department.
1) Tax Reporting and Transfer Pricing
2) Customs, Tax Process & Innovation
3) Corporate Tax Planning & Controversies, Indirect Tax & Global Business Initiatives
4) Tax & Customs Controllership, Policy and Benefits Taxation
Responsibilities
Manage income tax provision and compliance processes, including the collection of relevant financial data and ensuring adherence to legislative requirements
Prepare workpapers, calculations, and tax forms and provide recommendations regarding next steps
Prepare technical memos to support tax various positions
Maintain and update technical calculation models including Foreign Derived Tangile Incom (FDII), Global intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI), Subpart F, Base Erosion & Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC).
Conduct comprehensive Earnings & Profits and basis studies, preparing supporting schedules as needed
Collaborate with individuals external to the team to gather facts and data that can impact tax calculations
Ensure the sharing of pertinent information and awareness of factors that could influence tax calculations
Leverage advanced technology (e.g., AI, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, etc.) to accomplish goals
Improve current methods used in collecting data and developing automated reporting
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field AND 6+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience
OR Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation or related field; J.D.; LL.M. in Taxation) AND 5+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience
OR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field AND 8+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience
OR Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation or related field; J.D.; LL.M. in Taxation) AND 7+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience
OR equivalent experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or similar certification.
Proficiency in US international corporate income tax
Excellent project management skills
Demonstrated skills in database and desktop applications, particularly SAP and MS Office
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business stakeholders
Exhibit analytical thinking, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Hands-on experience with income tax modeling, ASC740 modeling
Previous experience in a corporate tax department
Prior experience in Big 4 corporate tax practices
Tax IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $122,000 - $200,500 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
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