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Western Union Vice President, Tax Planning in Denver, Colorado
Vice President, Tax Planning – Denver, Colorado
Are you looking for an opportunity to provide strategic leadership to our global tax function? Are you ready to take on a range of different tasks in a truly international dimension? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where your unique contributions are recognized and celebrated? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Vice President, Tax Planning.
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Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, the Vice President, Tax Planning, is responsible for tax planning and providing internal tax advice related to all legal entities, divisions, and operations of Western Union worldwide. The Vice President, Tax Planning will manage a team of three tax professionals based in Denver as well as a team of external advisors to assist in delivery and execution of responsibilities.
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement internal restructurings resulting from changing business needs, post-acquisition integration, etc.
Work closely with the Head of Tax to lead the Company’s planning, analysis, and response to the OECD’s BEPS Pillar 2 framework, including implementation of any necessary restructuring of business operations.
Respond to tax planning needs of business units and assist in the identification, development, and implementation of strategic tax planning initiatives, both international and domestic.
Monitor Company business developments and projects to identify potential tax consequences and ensure that relevant tax considerations are communicated to the appropriate business decision makers.
Ensure that the tax positions taken by the Company have been properly reviewed, documented, and executed appropriately.
Monitor new developments in relevant tax laws and plan responses to relevant changes, as appropriate.
Manage tax audits, examinations, and inquiries by providing technical tax analysis and interacting with tax authorities directly and indirectly through local advisors.
Provide tax support in connection with acquisitions, mergers, investments, and dispositions.
Role Requirements
Master’s degree in tax or law degree strongly preferred.
15 + years of experience in tax, with 8 to 10 years of solid tax planning experience in a combination of (1) large, multinational public accounting firms or law firms and/or (2) large, multinational corporations.
Significant experience in international and foreign tax planning matters is required.
Experience in other tax areas is desirable (e.g., tax controversy, tax compliance, tax accounting).
Superior technical, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, presentation, and writing skills.
Ability to communicate technical tax topics effectively and concisely to both tax and non-tax audiences.
Ability to lead and motivate a team to efficiently deliver goals and objectives.
We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what is next.
Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We are a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you are ready to help drive the future of financial services, it is time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ .
Salary
The base salary range is $210,000 – $275,000 USD per year. An annual bonus and stock incentives align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.
Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/ ). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States – specific benefits include:
Family First Program
Flexible Time off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.
Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.
We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
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Estimated Job Posting End Date:
08-07-2024
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.