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We are looking for an EMEA Tax Director to lead WeWork’s EMEA Direct Tax Function. You will manage a strong EMEA Direct Tax Team, work closely with in-house tax experts in key regions around the world, work side-by-side with the WeWork Indirect Tax Team located in London and be a direct report of the WeWork Global Tax Team in New York. Responsibilities will include tax diligence and structuring of merger, acquisition, divestiture, refinancings and other significant transactions, tax planning, tax compliance, tax accounting/financial reporting and other tax analysis to support the WeWork business. Primary countries under your supervision will include the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Ireland and Poland, amongst others.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage our EMEA Direct Tax Team to ensure tax responsibilities are properly addressed and timely completed
Provide strategic international tax advice to the global business (e.g., in relation to new product offerings, corporate strategy, new market expansion, acquisition targets and divestiture transactions)
Lead the team in driving continuous improvements in the Direct Tax provision and compliance process, through automation, simplification, improving data integrity and utilizing state-of-the-art tax technology
Manage the EMEA direct tax compliance, currently primarily prepared by outside service providers, while corresponding and negotiating with tax authorities
Partner with other worldwide direct and indirect tax professionals to provide comprehensive guidance on complex tax matters
Manage the preparation of the EMEA annual and interim income tax provision calculations for inclusion in the consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements with emphasis on SOX documentation, controls and processes
Collaborate with the HQ tax team to automate and simplify tax processes
Maintain compliance with all intercompany transfer pricing and other agreements, calculations, payments and documentation
Monitor new tax legislation and regulations to determine impact to the company and advise on restructuring, as needed
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks with sensitive deadlines while ensuring accuracy and overall efficiency
Proactively identifying tax savings opportunities, implementing and working with the business to realize the savings
Regularly connect with WeWork’s in house tax experts in key regions around the world
Coach and mentor direct reports and the worldwide tax team to ensure they continue to develop and progress
Requirements:
10+ years of tax experience
Big 4 and/or large multi-national in-house tax department experience preferred
Proven experience leading a team
Comprehensive understanding of UK and other EMEA tax rules and compliance requirements
Familiarity with US and other international tax laws, tax treaties, tax withholding, and financing structures
Ability and experience collaborating with outside advisors on complex international tax matters
Work independently with strong problem solving and analytical skills, and have the ability to recognize and recommend solutions
Highly motivated and willing to take on multiple responsibilities
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax colleagues
Strong project management and presentation skills
Ability to build strong collaborative working relationships, internally and externally