Vice President of Taxation

Vice President Of TaxationLocation: Washington, DC onsite role Client: Global Telecommunications Company Type: Perm Placement / Direct Hire Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Shares of Stock Pay: W2 Salaried plus benefits.

Compensation: $195-295k Reporting to: Chief Financial OfficerRequirementsIn depth knowledge of US federal and state corporate income, gross receipts, property, excise and sales and use taxes and foreign income and value-added taxesIn depth knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and disclosure requirements related to income taxesStrong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, staff and outside advisors and authoritiesAbility to handle multiple projects, effectively communicate status and complete projects on time and on budget.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all of the Company's worldwide tax functions including supervision of the current staff of two Tax Directors and associated staffMonitoring all of the Company's tax compliance activities including communicating with federal, state, & local authorities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Asia-Pacific and South AmericaCoordination with and primary contact to outside consultants, financial statement auditors on all matters related to taxes and income tax advisorsIn depth knowledge of US GAAP reporting related to taxation under Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income Taxes (ASC 740 including FIN 48)Preparation of all income tax related footnotes and disclosures for the Company's public filings (10-K and 10-Q)Coordination of preparation of federal and state income tax returns for the United States and abroadAnalysis of Section 382 of the US federal income tax code in the United States and periodic update to the Company's Section 382 analysis at the federal and state levelCoordination and supervision of in-house preparation of state and local tax returns including telecommunications, sales & use and property taxes in the United States and value-added taxes abroadResponsible for the documentation and compliance requirements associated with transfer pricing policies and procedures in the United States and abroadResponsible for all Sarbanes Oxley testing associated with all tax processesContinuous improvement of and compliance with policies and procedures related to the Company's worldwide tax processWorldwide tax planning and tax structureEducational & Experience RequirementsCertified Public Accountant7-10 years of US federal/state and international income tax experienceUndergraduate degree – taxation, finance or accountingExperience in the telecommunications industry a plus