Associate Director, Tax Counsel

Bristol Myers Squibb; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in New York City seeks an Associate Tax Director to provide tax strategy and planning on a global scale. This role involves analyzing tax issues, advising various business units, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive corporate tax experience and a strong understanding of international tax issues. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package available.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care

401(k) and financial protection benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years corporate tax experience at a law firm, big‑4 accounting firm, or corporate tax department.
• Expertise in federal corporate income tax, foreign tax credit planning, and transfer pricing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze U.S. and foreign tax issues for transactions.
• Advise stakeholders on tax efficient and compliant operations.
• Monitor legal developments for compliance impacts.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

J.D.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

LL.M.

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Tax Director, Tax Counsel provides tax strategy, planning, and execution on a global scale. You will be part of a close‑knit team of lawyers and a paralegal at a New York City location and collaborate closely with various business stakeholders worldwide in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment to ensure that our tax initiatives align with our company goals and growth.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze U.S. and foreign tax issues for various internal and external transactions, including U.S. international tax analysis under GILTI, Subchapter C and K, and other provisions, support and reporting of the Company’s position for the manufacturing exception under subpart F (substantial contribution), and Pillar II analysis.
• Ensure proper integration planning and execution for acquisitions, divestitures, legal entity restructurings, cross‑border transactions, licensing arrangements, collaborations, partnerships, and other strategic transactions including any business changes occurring globally, partnering with external advisors when needed.
• Advise and partner with other stakeholders across the company, including finance, business development, legal, HR, commercial, R&D, and manufacturing departments, on tax efficient and compliant operations and understand business needs and objectives.
• Provide tax‑efficient cash management planning advice, working closely with the treasury team.
• Provide tax advice and financial modeling of taxes for the company’s ongoing and new business development initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and foreign legal developments and changes for impacts to the company to ensure proper compliance.
• Develop strategies to address potential challenges for federal, foreign, and state and local tax controversies.
• Coordinate with tax compliance and provision functions to ensure proper reporting of transactions.
• Support the foreign markets in managing relationships with external tax advisors and local tax authorities.
• Support the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies and strategies to comply with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• J.D., bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is a plus, with LL.M preferred.
• 4+ years corporate tax experience at a law firm, big‑4 accounting firm, and/or corporate tax department.
• Foundation in federal corporate income tax analysis, particularly subchapter C, M&A, subpart F (including substantial contribution analysis), foreign tax credit planning, and transfer pricing.
• Well‑rounded expertise in global operations, U.S. and international tax issues, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and cross‑border M&A.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to solve multidimensional problems creatively.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Business‑oriented with desire and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally across the company.
• Proactive in identifying tax issues, forming and proposing solutions, and implementing projects.

Compensation Overview

New York City – NY – US: $177,400 – $214,961

Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care; wellbeing support; employee assistance programs; 401(k) and other financial protection benefits; paid national holidays, optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days, paid vacation; parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave; family care services; tuition reimbursement; recognition program. For detailed information, visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

On‑Site Protocol & Occupancy

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. Site‑essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at the assigned facility; site‑by‑design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite. Field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles require essential travel to visit customers, patients, or business partners. For more details, visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BMS is a diverse workforce and values the unique experiences and perspectives of each employee. All employment and hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant and the business needs of the business and are made in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations should contact [e-mail].