Tax Strategy Lead for Global Compliance & M&A

FedEx Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead development and implementation of company-wide tax policies. The role collaborates with partners and external advisors on planning, diligence, compliance, and effective tax rate calculations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least six years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax. Preferred expertise includes U.S. international tax provisions and tech-savvy data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline; CPA/MBA preferred.
• Six years directly related experience in regional, international public accounting firm, or corporate tax department.

Responsibilities

• Work with business partners and outside tax advisors on tax issues and organize the development and implementation of company-wide tax planning initiatives.
• Provide tax support on corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring transactions including assistance with tax due diligence, post-acquisition integration, compliance disclosures, and effective tax rate calculations.
• Provide support to tax compliance and tax accounting teams on tax implications of transactions.
• Monitor issues/changes in tax laws/regulations and assess/model the related income tax impacts.
• Research and document complex tax technical issues and their impact to the company.
• Prepare executive level summaries and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Tax research

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Tech savviness

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline; CPA/MBA preferred

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead development and implementation of company-wide tax policies. The role collaborates with partners and external advisors on planning, diligence, compliance, and effective tax rate calculations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least six years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax. Preferred expertise includes U.S. international tax provisions and tech-savvy data analysis.