Pension/Benefit Plan VP of Tax- New York, NY

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Significant involvement with large tax compliance engagements for complex organizations at a major public accounting firm
• Experience with tax issues relating to employee benefit plans
• Experience with international individual and corporate taxation
• Experience with tax issues affecting non-profit organizations
• Experience with compliance issues relating to payroll and unclaimed property
• Experience performing as a subject matter expert for multiple corporate departments (finance, legal, investments, human resources, compliance, etc.) as well as managing relationships with external tax advisors
• Ability to self-manage
• Superior organizational skills
• Experienced in both tax preparation and tax review
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills - ability to effectively communicate with senior management as well as with external counsels, advisors and consultants
• Strong critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze, interpret & make sound business decisions
• Strong people management skills – needs to effectively coach and develop employees
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)applications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BA\BS in Accounting or related field required
• CPA is required
• Minimum of 15+ years of tax experience with a major public accounting firm or corporate tax department
• Managerial or Team Lead experience required