Senior Technical Advisor, Tax
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty,
disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple
premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or
circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive
lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity
of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an
exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no
premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave,
foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and
opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a
workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to
thrive both personally and professionally.The TeamGlobal Financial
& Accounting Services (GFAS) is a growing team with an increasing
breadth of responsibility. The foundation continues to grow in its
global footprint and in the complexity of its work. The GFAS team
is scaling up to support this important work. The team's vision is
to provide innovative and scalable global business solutions in
accounting, tax, payroll, treasury, procurement, and financial
operations while safeguarding the reputation of the foundation and
our related entities, with the highest standards of integrity and
operational excellence.GFAS is one team within the Finance &
Resource Planning division at the foundation and an important part
of the operations function. Operations supports and enables the six
program teams to make investments and to run effectively and
efficiently. As a division, Finance & Resource Planning employs
approximately 220 FTE's. The GFAS team is significant (50+ FTE's),
and is responsible for financial reporting processes, technical and
advisory services, internal controls, vendor due diligence and the
accounting functions at the foundation.The Team Global Financial &
Accounting Services (GFAS) is a growing team with an increasing
breadth of responsibility. The foundation continues to grow in its
global footprint and in the complexity of its work. The GFAS team
is scaling up to support this important work. The team's vision is
to provide innovative and scalable global business solutions in
accounting, tax, payroll, treasury, procurement, and financial
operations while safeguarding the reputation of the foundation and
our related entities, with the highest standards of integrity and
operational excellence.GFAS is one team within the Finance &
Resource Planning division at the foundation and an important part
of the operations function. Operations supports and enables the six
program teams to make investments and to run effectively and
efficiently. As a division, Finance & Resource Planning employs
approximately 220 FTE's. The GFAS team is significant (50+ FTE's),
and is responsible for financial reporting processes, technical and
advisory services, internal controls, vendor due diligence and the
accounting functions at the foundation.Your Role The Senior
Technical Advisor is a leader, problem solver, trusted business
partner, and mentor. Manages and coordinates complex GFAS work
activities that are highly visible internally and externally. The
Senior Technical Advisor reports to the Deputy Director, Global
Accounting, Financial Controls & Tax.While this position has no
direct reports, this position works in a highly matrixed
environment and works closely with the following internal and
external stakeholders:
- Internally: Regularly works closely with GFAS staff and members
of other foundation operations teams. Interacts with GFAS
leadership and executive leadership.
- Externally: Ability to network and share best practices with
other peer organizations. Work closely with external advisors to
research complex transactions and issues.*This position will work
with countries around the globe so must be comfortable working
within all time zones. There will be the flexibility to build your
workday hours. Because of this, must have extreme comfort level
working autonomously.What You'll Do
- Cross-Foundation Projects (-80% of the role)
- Represent the GFAS team as a technical expert on
cross-foundation projects where tax and regulatory compliance are
at the heart of the matter. Guide project teams by clarifying
impacts and outlining requirements by engaging with GFAS subject
matter experts in payroll, tax, accounting, controls, procurement,
insurance, treasury, accounts payable, and employee incurred
expenses. Collaborate with GFAS team members to arrive at a shared
understanding of the impact to their respective areas. Examples of
projects include but are not limited to: finding innovative
solutions to global hiring challenges, evaluating and implementing
changes to regional office structures to expand permissible
activities, and setting up new entities/offices/remote work
locations.
- Provide functional expertise to operations and program teams on
complex investments, new tax and regulatory requirements, and
global employment of foundation staff, including related business
risks and potential mitigation.
- Research, analyze and provide recommendations on tax,
regulatory, accounting and financial operational implications of
domestic and international legal entity structures.
- Coordinate and provide direction to project managers on the
GFAS portion of cross-foundation projects, including communications
with GFAS leadership on project status and resource needs.
- Research & Analysis (-20% of the role)
- Research new and complex issues resulting from changes related
to foundation entity structures, global footprint, and other
changes impacting the GFAS team.
- Develop tools to streamline guidance and organize research
information.
- Document the impacts of cross-foundation projects on the
financial operations of the foundation and its related
entities.Your Experience
- Advanced degree with 10+ years of experience in tax, accounting
and/or finance. Previous experience working at or closely with the
foundation, particularly the GFAS team, is strongly preferred.
- Strong financial and analytical background with focus on skills
that facilitate decision making.
- Experience with US and international taxing structures
required.
- Experience with researching, setting up and maintaining tax,
regulatory and accounting obligations in and outside of the United
States with both non-profit and for-profit entities.
- Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a
variety of global constituents inside and outside the
organization.
- Knowledge of financial principles and processes, with ability
to navigate complex environments.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, intellectual quickness,
creativity, curiosity, discipline and resourcefulness.
- Understanding of financial operations and willingness to learn
more about the functional areas.
- Understanding of operational processes and policies at the
foundation and how they support the programmatic work.
- Experience planning and managing projects of high importance
and visibility.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts
to partners with diverse backgrounds, including leadership, program
staff, and other foundation operational resources.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Strong initiative, organizational skills and ability to work
autonomously and cross-functionally while remaining flexible to
changing tasks, priorities, and roles and responsibilities.
- Project management and negotiation skills.
- Models professional courage- engages in trust based debate,
asks hard or unpopular questions, and is willing to say no.
- Intellectually curious with solution orientation and the
ability to identify new ways of working.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
- Ability to educate and influence peers and leaders in the
organization on the critical financial operation implications of a
new initiative.*Must be able to legally work in the country where
this position is located without visa sponsorship.#LI-SC2The salary
range for this role is $182,600 to $283,100 USD. We recognize
high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where
our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations
is $199,000 to $308,400 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we
strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires
salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary
range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a
candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as
evaluated during the interview process.Hiring RequirementsAs part
of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will
be contingent upon successful completion of a background
check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a
disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit
a request .Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that
all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural
workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and
inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this
diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and
employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of
opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age,
religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information,
veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Edmonds , Senior Technical Advisor, Tax, Accounting, Auditing , Seattle, Washington
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