Senior Director, Tax

About GTT:

GTT is a leading global provider of secure cloud networking solutions for multinational organizations. We design and deliver solutions that leverage advanced cloud, networking and security technologies. We complement our solutions with a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the world. We serve thousands of national and multinational companies with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN, security, Internet, voice and other connectivity options. Our services are uniquely enabled by our top-ranked, global, Tier 1 IP backbone, which spans more than 260 cities on six continents. The company culture is built on a customer-first service experience reinforced by our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in our business, environmental, social and governance practices. For more information, visit gtt.net.

Role Summary:

GTT has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director of Income Tax to join the tax team that will report to the Senior Vice President, Tax.  The Senior Director will be responsible for income tax aspects of the global group including strategic planning, the tax provision under ASC 740, tax due diligence and controversy. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic tax planning
• Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740 including financial statement disclosures, tax footnote, UTP (Fin-48) and MD&A
• Assist with and manage tax due diligence and document review
• In coordination with the Sr. Director of Global Tax, manage global transfer pricing including documentation ensuring compliance with IRS rules
• Monitor and document all US Federal, state, and US International reporting requirements, e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC, CBC reporting, Pillar 2 and transfer pricing law changes that may affect the GTT group, coordinating with the Sr. Director of Global Tax and local country tax service providers, as needed
• Manage and review all compliance service providers to ensure the timely and accurate filing of the US Federal Income Tax return and state tax returns
• Manage US income tax controversy including working with service providers to determine optimal strategy
• Draft and/or review complex tax-related documents including opinions, memoranda, transaction documents and transfer pricing documentation
• Responsible for implementing, performing, documenting, and evaluating quarterly and annual FIN 48 discovery process
• Develop, implement, and execute on internal controls related to income taxes; responsible for internal control compliance
• Tax department research resource and corporate tax law technical specialist
• Mentor, develop, and train staff

Qualifications/Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Finance or Accounting
• M.S. Tax, J.D., or CPA preferred
• More than 15 years of professional experience with at least 10 years of experience with a multinational organization and/or advising multinational organizations
• Strong federal, state, and international income tax technical skills required
• Transfer Pricing experience required
• Experience with telecommunications, technology, and/or e-commerce
• Industry experience strongly desired
• Mergers and acquisitions experience; cross-border experience highly preferred
• Exceptional analytical and tax research skills required
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and ASC 740 required
• Experience evaluating, documenting and managing FIN 48
• At least 5 years of preparing and/or reviewing SEC disclosures related to the financial reporting for income taxes
• Experience with developing and validating internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley
• Flexible, with the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Self-starter, flexible, diligent, and a creative problem solver
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to non-tax professionals
• Experience 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.

Core Competencies

• Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives.
• Organizational Change Mgmt.: Knowledge of techniques to successfully effect change in an organization and ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.
• Internal Controls: Knowledge of concept, methods, and processes of internal control; ability to create, implement, evaluate, and enhance processes in internal controls.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features, and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Universal Competencies:

• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of transformation initiatives to drive fundamental changes, enhance responsiveness and efficiency to core business practices. Ability to drive cultural changes from best effort to results oriented.
• Customer First (Non-Customer Facing): Knowledge of internal customer interactions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and partnership. Ability to build an environment supporting internal customer value creation at every level.
• Operational Excellence: Understanding the system-driven processes for consistency and scalability. Ability to re-focus processes and systems from integration activity to maximizing a positive customer impact and anticipating future trends.

EEO Statement:

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

GTT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GTT’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.