Zürich, Switzerland
6 days ago
Financial Services US Tax Manager/Senior Manager

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Banking & Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. 

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance. 

Your Impact 

Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. 

Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. 

Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. 

Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. 

Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. 

Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. 

 

 Your Impact  

A minimum of 5 years U.S taxation work experience with an international accounting Firm or similar work experience specialising in U.S tax issues of partnerships, corporations or complex trusts 

A Bachelor’s Degree with a specialisation in accounting/taxation or a law degree from an accredited university. 

Successful completion of qualification as a U.S. Certified Public Accounting or IRS Enrolled Agent qualification preferred. Candidates without the aforementioned qualifications, who have relevant US Tax experience will also be considered. 

Extensive technical skills relevant to the financial services industry, along with thorough experience identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection. 

Experience as a team leader; leading teams to deliver, establish direction and motivate members, creating an atmosphere of trust, leveraging diverse views, coaching staff, and encouraging improvement and innovation; and

Demonstrates a proven record of success as a tax technical team leader generating new business, proposal writing and delivery, collaborating across engagements and business units.  

Advanced knowledge of tax compliance software(s) and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Excellent communications, interpersonal and time management skills. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Asset Location, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Tariffs, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Influence, Integrated Global Structuring {+ 41 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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