Tax Director, North America

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Job Description:

Tax Director, North America

Parsons is looking for a Tax Director, North America to join our team!  In this role you will report to the Vice President, Tax.  You will be responsible for all income tax aspects related to the Company’s financial reporting for income taxes, and for forecasting all income tax matters.  Additionally you will manage tax matters and develop tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, support business growth, and oversee tax compliance across our North America operations. You’ll have the autonomy to identify opportunities for tax optimization of US Federal, State, and Local taxes including opportunities for tax incentives.  Will also oversee compliance with all tax laws and regulations in every North America jurisdiction where Parsons operates.  You will lead a team of Tax Managers, Tax Analysts, and Tax Accountants. 

This candidate will enjoy a hybrid work arrangement in the Southern California area.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee the determination of Parsons quarterly and annual Consolidated & U.S. income tax provisions, including related financial statement tax disclosures and SOX tax internal controls.

Draft technical memoranda supporting key income tax reporting positions.

Identify tax issues, opportunities, and determine tax impacts from upcoming or proposed tax legislation to ensure our business strategy can be achieved.

Oversee strategic tax planning, including modelling of the impact on U.S. federal, state and local taxes and tax reserves.

Convey complex tax concepts to leadership in various functional areas, including C-suite executives and Investor Relations.

Oversee the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, local and Canadian tax returns, estimates, and extensions.

Oversee all tax accounting method and tax credit projects including R&D tax credits to ensure accurate forecast and reporting of tax benefits.

Collaborate with external advisors and advise Corporate Development on tax issues related to M&A and strategic investments.

Represent the company during North America tax audits, manage the navigation of tax disputes, and oversee the determination and measurement of tax reserves.

Establish and maintain rapport with corporate and business unit accounting, payroll, finance, and contracts organizations.

Work with and provide guidance to Tax Managers, Tax Analysts and Tax Accountants. 

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• 15+ years of relevant tax experience with multinational corporations

• Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes for a large, multinational corporation

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor staff

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise reports and correspondence

• Good understanding of SOX section 404

• Experience with R&D tax credits

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience with ONESOURCE

• MBT preferred

• CPA preferred

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

This position is eligible for incentive compensation.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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