Financial Services Global Structuring - Director

PwC; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Other benefits

Job summary

PwC seeks a Director in International Tax Services to set the strategic direction for technology-enabled tax advisory, lead business development, and oversee multiple high-impact projects. You will maintain senior client relationships, mentor future leaders, and shape the engagement strategy while upholding PwC standards.

The role emphasizes digitization and automation in tax services, adherence to regulations, and collaboration across PwC networks to maximize client value and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• JD/LLM or Master's in Accounting/Taxation can substitute for Bachelor’s.
• 6 years of experience required.
• CPA, Bar, or other credentials may qualify for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for technology-enabled tax advisory services.
• Lead business development to drive growth.
• Oversee multiple impactful projects.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships.
• Mentor and develop future leaders.
• Shape the direction of client engagements.
• Implement digitization and automation initiatives.
• Adhere to tax regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Thought leadership

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Change management

Digital transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

JD/LLM or Master's in Accounting or Taxation (in lieu of Bachelor's)

Job description

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in international tax at PwC will provide advice and guidance to clients on structuring their global tax positions. Your work will involve analysing international tax laws and regulations to develop strategies that optimise tax efficiency and minimise risks for multinational businesses.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the International Tax Services Generalist

• CS team you are expected to lead the way as technology-enabled tax advisors who provide benefits through digitization, automation, and increased efficiencies. As a Director you are expected to set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects, maintaining executive-level client relations. You are crucial in driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring the future leaders, while upholding PwC's reputation for quality, integrity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for technology-enabled tax advisory services
• Lead business development to drive growth
• Oversee multiple impactful projects
• Maintain executive-level client relationships
• Mentor and develop future leaders
• Shape the direction of client engagements
• Implement digitization and automation initiatives
• Adhere to tax regulations and standards

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation field of study can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 6 years of experience
• CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

• Corporate and partnership taxation knowledge
• Assisting financial services companies with tax impact
• Tax structuring of funds and financial assets
• Enhancing tax efficiencies of cross-border flows
• Developing and sustaining meaningful client relationships
• Leading teams to generate vision and direction
• Utilizing automation and digitization in tax services
• Evaluating and negotiating contracts
• Leveraging pricing tools for strategies

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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