Tax Policy Senior Manager

Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Organization: Corporate Functions/FinanceLocation: Washington, DCAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at -. -People in the Corporate Function contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.Finance professionals prepare and interpret financial plans and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations, including internal financial controls, to mitigate risk for the company. Finance professionals may also shape and execute client deals to maximize the use of Accenture's capital and resources, manage cash and/or liaise with the investor community.Job DescriptionReporting to the Global Head of Tax Policy (GHTP) and working with Accenture's tax leadership team, the Tax Policy Senior Manager will monitor and analyze tax legislative and regulatory developments in the US, OECD, and Growth Markets. He/she will collaborate with and assist the GHTP and Accenture's Tax team to understand the impact of pending or enacted changes in tax laws and administrative pronouncements. The Tax Policy Senior Manager will be responsible for timely communicating tax developments to the relevant tax teams and internal subject matter experts. The Tax Policy Senior Manager will collaborate with Accenture's Government Relations team on tax advocacy efforts. This work will include assisting the GHTP with drafting and revising comment letters in response to proposed legislation, regulations, or administrative actions. A primary focus of the role will be on OECD and US Federal tax developments and advocacy efforts. In addition, the position will encompass selected tax policy work at the state level and internationally (either in respect of multi-jurisdictional or specific country developments).Responsibilities:Review draft tax legislation and other developments, proactively alert and advise the Accenture Tax team regarding the developments, lead the preparation or editing of comment letters and monitor status.Coordinate with Accenture's Tax team to assess the potential impact of proposed tax law changes or administrative guidance on Accenture.Collaborate with Accenture's Government Affairs team on any potential tax advocacy strategies.Assist with preparing briefing materials, talking points, updates, and presentations regarding tax policy developments.Basic Qualifications:5-10 years Tax experiencePreferred Qualifications:Tax policy experience serving a major multinational corporation as in-house or outside counsel is preferred, but not requiredExperience serving in a legislative staff role at the Federal or state level is relevant and useful but not requiredExperience at a law firm, public accounting firm, or large multinational company is preferred. BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or a JD or CPA is preferredProfessional Skills:Ability two work with a dynamic group of constituents, including government officials, congressional leaders, executive management, outside counsel, and othersAbility to manage several concurrent projects with set timelines in a quickly changing legislative and political environmentSuperior written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilianDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilianCompensation for roles at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.---As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in -California, -Colorado, -New York City -or Washington as set forth below and---information on benefits offered is here.Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for roleCalifornia: -$140,900 - $302,400Colorado: -$140,900 - $261,300New York City: -$163,100 - $302,400Washington: -$150,100 - $278,200COVID-19 UpdateThe safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Please be aware that Accenture roles in the US require all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Accenture will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process.What We Believe -We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. -Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.Read more hereEqual Employment Opportunity Statement - -Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, -religion, -or sexual orientation. -All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. - -Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. -For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy StatementRequesting An Accommodation - -Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. - -If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an -emailor speak with your recruiter. - -Other Employment Statements - -Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. - - -Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. - -Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. - -The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. -SummaryLocation: VA - ArlingtonType: Full time

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