Leader of the U.S. Tax Reporting Team, managing a team of federal, state and international tax specialists to ensure seamless U.S. tax reporting of international and U.S. operations for both federal and state purposes. Pivotal role for year-end tax provision preparation, including responsibility for the year-end current provision, review of deferred tax balances, and review of return to provision adjustments.
As the U.S. Tax Reporting Team leader, you will help to achieve goals and priorities in coordination with the goals of the Expedia Tax Department and alignment with the broader goals of the Expedia organization. You will establish direction, goals, and priorities in managing the U.S. tax compliance process, including book / tax difference calculations for international operations, and ensure accuracy in U.S. Tax Reporting.
You will work with the Global Tax Provision team to provide support for year-end tax provision calculation and reporting.
Financial Reporting
Support year-end financial reporting process
Review and approve U.S. income tax book / tax differences, including estimates for international operations such as Subpart F, foreign tax credit, IRC
956 and other international tax considerations
Review and approve FIN 48 reserves calculations related to book / tax differences for domestic and international tax calculations
Review and approve year-end current provision calculations related to book / tax differences for domestic and international tax calculations and state tax expense
Review and approve year-end deferred tax balances, including deferred balance proof
Review and approve provision to return reconciliation
Compliance
Direct federal and state income tax compliance processes, including preparation and review of Forms 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118
Supervise federal and state income tax returns
Supervise federal and state estimated income tax payments
Gain recognition agreement administration and monitoring
Review and approve preparation of taxable income and cash tax forecasts, make business decisions regarding tax elections affecting domestic and foreign tax attributes
Maintain documentation for book/tax difference positions
Controversy
U.S. income tax controversy support
Special Projects
Technical
Domestic and international transaction support
Lead modelling of the international tax effects of internal and external transactions
Legislative analysis and support
Tax efficient repatriation strategy
M&A
Lead support for mergers, acquisitions, and business initiatives
Review and approve calculations for international tax consequences of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
Technology
Lead evolution of technology tools and support technology enhancements
Manage technology implementation (e.g., SharePoint, Oracle, Fixed Assets)
Opportunities – Identify income tax opportunities and exposures
Support ongoing process transformation while ensuring adherence to controls and policies
Administrative
Adhere to Expedia’s core competencies
Expand Expedia Tax presence (e.g., internal and external presentations, establish powerful relationships inside and outside of Tax, executive presence)
Manage and coach team members, including resource optimization, workload management, team morale, and technical/professional development
Monitor legislative updates and technical guidance
Meet CPE requirements
Qualifications
BA/BS and/or Master’s degree in Accounting
CPA license
At least 12+ years of experience of public accounting experience with one of the “Big Four” firms or equivalent experience
Comprehensive technical skills related to general accounting principles and Federal and State income tax concepts
Experience as a manager including supervising teams to build an atmosphere of trust; providing technical training and mentorship to other team members; coaching staff including providing timely and meaningful feedback.
Tax software experience, preferably Corptax
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
You should demonstrate the ability to utilize tax knowledge and previous experience to make valuable contributions and assist in meeting the department’s objectives while working in a dynamic, team oriented, rapidly changing, and fast-growing organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer and tax research skills
Organized and attentive to detail
Works well independently and in a team environment
Self-starter and diligent problem solver
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