Tax Counsel

Overview

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by combining the real and digital worlds to transform how we live, work, and move. We believe people are essential to business success and are committed to supporting their growth. This role focuses on leading key strategic initiatives through value-creating tax strategies and collaborating with a best-in-class tax team.

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a Tax Counsel. This is a hybrid position based in Iselin, NJ, Plano, TX, or Washington D.C.

• Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures & Corporate Integration: assist with planning and implementation to ensure tax efficiency; support the tax team in guidance for joint ventures and strategic partnerships; contribute to tax support during post-acquisition integration; coordinate with the Tax Compliance Team to ensure all statements and elections are properly included in the Company’s tax filings.
• Tax Planning: collaborate with the Planning & Reporting team to implement planning that manages the Company’s overall tax burden; learn about operations and financial reporting systems to identify potential tax planning opportunities; research and interpret tax laws to resolve a wide variety of tax questions; stay informed about proposed and final tax law changes and assess potential impacts; assist with communications and coordination with outside advisors;
  
  work on special projects with other Tax Department functions (e.g., Competent Authority proceedings, tax controversy, valuations, transfer pricing, and employee compensation).

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within the tax function in industry, a law firm, and/or public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Juris Doctor required.
• 8+ years’ experience of proven strong technical tax and analytical skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Experience in international tax, partnership tax, tax issues associated with financial services matters and leasing activities, and/or employee compensation and benefits.
• Experience modeling the tax consequences of alternative transactions in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with AI and tax technology.
• Familiarity with tax accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with US corporate income tax returns and schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, negotiate, influence, and implement change within the tax organization and other Company units.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive personality, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and convey complex tax concepts in plain English.
• LLM in Taxation is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar area preferred.

• Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $159,579-$273,564 with an annual incentive target of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We create technology with purpose that adds real value for customers and support sustainable progress.

We are committed to equity and inclusion in our diverse global workforce. We value your unique identity and perspective, and we strive to provide equitable opportunities and a workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

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