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Pearson Senior Tax Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Senior Tax Analyst - ( 2011671 )
Description
We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Key Objective:
To support with the management of Pearson’s US business taxes and international project based work which advances Pearson’s global tax strategy. Reporting to the Tax Director – Strategy & US, the right candidate will have a strong interest in tax advisory assignments and will be offered the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support for global group tax planning initiatives, forecasting and projects which support Pearson’s overall tax strategy;
Provide support on the US and international aspects of acquisitions, disposal and reorganisations for regional group businesses;
Advise on tax efficient financing and repatriations for the region;
Work effectively with other sub-teams in the tax function including the international, transfer pricing, indirect tax and employment tax sub-teams;
Provide day to day tax support to Pearson’s businesses operating in the US: support local financial controllers in new business initiatives, supply chain and contracting models;
Build relationships with regional business and finance leaders to become a trusted business partner;
Assist with US transfer pricing compliance and the preparation of the international related schedules for the US tax returns; and
Implement regional value adding tax opportunities.
#LI-POST Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
3 years corporate tax experience in public accounting or private industry
Previous experience at the Senior Tax Analyst level in core US advisory and cross-border tax issues, preferably with relevant commercial tax exposure
Broad up to date knowledge of international tax and of relevant US tax law
Ability to interact with all levels and parts of an organization including Treasury, Legal, Finance and Business and to manage advisers
A proactive (both in identifying issues and developing solutions), enthusiastic, team oriented individual with good verbal and written communication skills
Good project management experience and expertise (preferable but not essential)
Flexible to travel, if required.
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Primary Location : US-MN-Minneapolis
Job : Finance
Organization : Finance
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Feb 25, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2011671