Manager & Counsel- Taxation

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The Manager, Information Reporting and Withholding Tax Advisory, will:
? Provide tax technical advice with respect to US information reporting and withholding, FATCA, CRS, intercompany and supplier agreements, and new product and other new business proposals
? Partner with business groups and monitor new products/transactions to ensure the proper application of tax information reporting and tax withholding rules
? Review and comment on business procedure documents to ensure compliance with tax information reporting/withholding rules
? Provide strategic guidance to business groups to help resolve business challenges
? Provide guidance on year-end reporting (Forms 1099, 1042, etc)
? Track and proactively assess how legislative, administrative, and other legal developments impact American Express, including liaising with Government Affairs and external industry organizations
? Interact with tax authorities to resolve tax information reporting items
? Provide tax technical guidance during tax audits and controversies, including drafting responses to IDRs and assisting in managing relationships with tax authorities

Minimum Qualifications: ? 3+ years experience in taxation with an interest in information reporting and withholding matters ? JD degree required ? Proactive self-starter with ability to drive results ? Ability to perform tax research and analysis ? Strong analytical/problem solving skills with ability to translate ideas into value added solutions ? Excellent oral and written communication skills ? Ability to build relationships and work effectively with internal clients and external advisors ? Well-developed organizational, time management, planning, and prioritization skills ? Willingness to develop skills and experience in other areas of taxation

Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience with a law firm, national public accounting firm, and/or a large multi-national corporation ? LLM degree is a plus

Salary Range: $85,000 to $135,000 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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? Competitive base salaries
? Bonus incentives
? 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
? Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
? Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
? Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
? 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
? Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
? Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
? Career development and training opportunities

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