Tax Attorney Director- C15 - LONG ISLAND CITY

NACBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tax Planning and Advisory professional to join its team in Long Island City, NY. The role focuses on US federal and local income tax planning, emphasizing compliance and strategic tax optimization. Applicants should possess a JD and significant experience in domestic and international tax regulations, as well as strong communication and inclusive leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a law firm or financial services corporation.
• Preferred 10-15 years with a focus on tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for optimizing effective tax rate and deferred tax assets.
• Advise on compliance with US tax rules and international tax laws.
• Analyze proposed international tax changes for planning and lobbying.

Skills

Communication

Inclusive Management

Education

JD

Job description

This position will join the team responsible for US Tax Planning and Advisory for Citi. The focus will be on US federal and local income tax planning, including with respect to the OECD Pillar 2 initiative.

The successful candidate will be a flexible, creative thinker, able to balance multiple tax and non-tax variables in developing new ideas, and will be comfortable working independently. The successful candidate will seek to uphold Citi's diverse and inclusive culture, including by empowering their team and actively supporting the team's career development and recognition.

The candidate's responsibilities will include the following:

• In coordination with other Citi tax teams, develop plans for effective utilization of deferred tax assets and optimization of the effective tax rate.
• Advise the international and domestic compliance teams on questions concerning US tax rules, including foreign tax creditability, GILTI, subpart F, consolidated return regulations, SRLY rules, and other aspects of US tax law.
• General familiarity with international tax laws, including Pillar 2, and assistance with plans to optimize non-US tax results.
• Work with regional tax teams, M&A tax, and other Citi tax teams to advise on tax consequences (and follow-on financial statement aspects) of distributions, restructurings, acquisitions or dispositions, or other transactions across Citi entities.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes to the international tax system on Citi for purposes of pre-reform planning and lobbying efforts.

Qualifications

• Requirements: JD, and at least 10 years' experience in a law firm or financial services corporation.
• Preferred: 10-15 years' experience in a law firm or financial services corporation, with a focus on domestic and international tax planning.

• Exceptional communication skills required
• Inclusive management/leadership experience required

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Tax

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Long Island City New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 07, 2025

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