Avaya - US Indirect Tax Manager - PPT & Business License

Avaya - US Indirect Tax Manager - PPT & Business License (4-8 yrs)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Avaya:
Avaya is a global leader in communications products, solutions and services for businesses of all sizes, delivering technology predominantly through software and services. Avaya is headquartered in NJ, USA, with a direct or indirect presence across the US and in approximately 180 countries. Avaya has a large existing presence in India (city. And city)
The Avaya Tax Team:
Avayas tax team is based in the USA (NJ), UK, and India, with an excellent reputation across the organization. The tax team works closely with the controllership team, as well as other core functions. As part of a small & friendly tax team, you will have the ability to make a difference and support the business to enable execution of Avayas strategic growth plans.
About the Role:
This is an integral role, with the key focus on ensuring that Avayas US legal entities comply with their US Property Tax, US Business License and US Regulatory Tax requirements
Core responsibilities:
US Property Taxes (25%):
- Responsible for all US Property Tax matters (including: compliance, documentation, audit defense, & reserve analysis)
- Manage outsourced US Property tax compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Property tax returns
- Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Property Tax compliance
- Develop, maintain, implement and improve processes, policies and guidelines to manage Property Tax risks & compliance.
- Support on US Property Tax audits, including provision of data and determination of post audit risk management actions.
- Approval of payments related to US Property Tax filings
- Ensure full and timely utilization of refunds, to manage cash taxes
- Manage the Companys US Property Tax reconciliations on a quarterly basis
- Liaison with external US Property Tax advisors
US Business Licenses (25%):
- Responsible for all US Business License matters (including compliance and documentation)
- Manage outsourced Business License compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Business Licenses
- Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Business License filing
- Develop, maintain, implement and improve processes, policies and guidelines to manage Business License risks & compliance.
- Approval of payments related to US Business License filings
- Liaison with external US Business License advisors
US Regulatory Taxes (20%):
- Responsible for all US Telco Regulatory Tax matters (including: compliance, documentation, & reserve analysis)
- Manage outsourced US Regulatory Tax compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Telco Regulatory tax filings
- Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Telco Regulatory filings
- Approval of payments related to US Regulatory filings
- Manage the Companys US Regulatory fees reconciliations on a quarterly basis
- Ad-hoc liaison with external US Regulatory advisors
Other responsibilities (10%):
- Drive efficiency and simplicity into Avayas US indirect tax compliance, including through standardization, simplification, & documentation of processes and utilization of technology
- Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; other US or Global Tax Compliance areas, cash tax management, business support, corporate project support.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside Avaya. The ideal candidate will already have a strong background in US indirect taxes. The candidate also needs to have flexibility in order to have some work time overlap with UK and New Jersey tax team members
Core skills & experience:
- Strong written and oral communication skills - business English is a must
- Organized, analytical and a team player
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions
- US Indirect tax practical and technical tax expertise (2-5+ years of experience preferred)
- Experience with automation of tax processes (a plus)
- College degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline, Chartered Accountant, ADIT, Certified Public Accountant or similar (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu
- Experience with SAP/HFM/Alteryx/ Vertex/Avalara (a plus)
- Strong understanding of US Indirect tax principles