US Tax Manager
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The Company

Christie's, the world's largest art business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work in one of our Specialist Art Departments or in one of our operational teams, we all share a common goal: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, while bringing fresh ideas and upholding our shared values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility, and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about their work, and it is inspiring to collaborate with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a US Tax Manager to join our Americas Tax team in a newly created role within the Group Finance department at Christie's, an international auction house with a presence in approximately 30 countries globally. Our proactive Tax team manages Christie's tax affairs, M&A, new funding, and partners with businesses and senior stakeholders.

This newly created role will report to the Senior Direct Tax Manager, Americas, and is ideal for someone with broad experience in all areas of US tax, including tax advisory/modelling, tax compliance/provision, and US sales tax. The candidate will manage the US Group's tax affairs relating to the Americas in all aspects.

In addition to strong tax technical capabilities, the candidate must be a self-starter, demonstrating strong work ethics and good attention to detail.

How You'll Make an Impact

* Manage the US annual and forecasted tax provision process, including reviewing tax provision calculations and coordinating with external providers and financial statement auditors.

* Forecast and manage execute Effective Tax Rate (ETR) calculations

* Review federal, state, and local income tax compliance for US and international entities, including calculations of quarterly federal and state estimated income tax payments and annual extensions, ensuring timely payment and filing of tax returns

* Coordinate with Group Tax in London on developing and executing strategy in the Americas

* Manage federal, state, and local income tax audits, informational reporting requirements, and annual Statement of Information (SOS) reporting

* Maintain the federal and state tax calendar, assigning responsibilities to the tax team and external service providers to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations

* Liaise with external tax consultants to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions where Christie's operates

* Research and resolve various tax issues and opportunities, including changes in legislation and complex tax concepts (e.g., Sec 385, M&A, tax structuring, FDII, BEAT, R&D).

* Manage junior team members and support the Senior Tax Manager in ad hoc research

What You'll Bring to the Team

* Bachelor's Degree required

* CPA preferred, but not required

* Minimum of 5 years public/private experience

* Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite

* Strong financial systems understanding ideally including ERP and performance management systems such as JDE/ Hyperion. Advanced Excel skills.

* Experience with UK GAAP a plus

* Strong communication skills - written & verbal.

* Strong personal management skills, ability to organize self/office and liaise effectively with staff

* Attention to detail

* Hardworking

* Self-motivated and can take a task from start to finish with minimal supervision

The Benefits

* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie's pays 80% of total premiums)

* 401(k) Savings Plan - Christie's provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)

* Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie's)

* Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie's)

* Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.

* Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year

* Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan

* Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie's contribution of $21 per month

* Back Up Child & Elder Care - up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons

* CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.

* Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

Christie's, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie's Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

* Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Compensation Range

Salary: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00