Americas Tax Leader | Strategy, Compliance & Risk

Clifford Chance LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP seeks a senior Head of Tax to lead the Americas tax function, focusing on US tax compliance, partner tax matters, and tax governance. You will manage filings, controls, and risk across the region and work with regional leadership and external advisers.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, strategic judgement, and the ability to advise senior leaders on complex tax issues. Based in New York, reporting to the Director of Tax and Treasury in the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant US tax experience in a professional services firm, law firm or complex international business.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state and local tax matters including partnership tax and partner tax issues.
• Experience managing external advisers, engaging with tax authorities and reviewing technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax function for the Americas region, ensuring tax matters are managed effectively and in line with the global strategy.
• Act as the key point of contact for local and regional tax matters for senior stakeholders.
• Develop and implement tax policies and procedures across the Americas region.
• Oversee tax filings, reserve releases, and payments to ensure timely compliance.
• Manage and develop the tax team, providing training and guidance.
• Collaborate with Global Mobility and expatriate tax teams on arrangements and risk management.

Skills

US tax

Stakeholder management

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in taxation

CPA qualification

Tools

OneSource

CCH

SAP

Job description

Clifford Chance US LLP seeks a senior Head of Tax to lead the Americas tax function, focusing on US tax compliance, partner tax matters, and tax governance. You will manage filings, controls, and risk across the region and work with regional leadership and external advisers.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, strategic judgement, and the ability to advise senior leaders on complex tax issues. Based in New York, reporting to the Director of Tax and Treasury in the UK.