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Director – Americas Tax

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What You'll Do

What you’ll do

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting for US federal, state, IFRS, and GAAP requirements by maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, accounting, and reporting standards, while advising management on needed actions
• Oversee half-year and year-end US tax provisions and disclosures
• Oversee all aspects of domestic compliance and audits including federal and state income tax returns and other filings
• Monitor the tax landscape, research and interpret, and assist with the ongoing analysis of tax positions and internal controls to identify and address potential tax burdens and risks
• Analyse business and financial forecasts to provide insights on future effective tax rates and cash taxes
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to optimize Aristocrat’s US tax position and improve tax efficiency
• Partner with the Tax Leadership Team to establish and implement Aristocrat’s short and long-term tax strategies
• Provide support for US mergers and acquisitions, proposed and contemplated transactions, audits, and ad hoc projects
• Improve tax function effectiveness by identifying and implementing standard methodologies and tools
• Actively partner across the organization to stay current with business developments and identify, assess, and communicate related US tax implications
• Manage, coach, and mentor 2-3 direct reports and serve as a leader to the broader US-based team who report to them
• Support the Tax Team and the Aristocrat business with ad-hoc tax issues as they arise
• Manage the day-to-day relationships with our US-based external advisors

What We're Looking For

What we’re looking for

• An authentic leader who practices empathy, care, and understanding. A leader who measures their success based on the achievements of the team, who provide teachable learning experiences for others to benefit from, and who believes in the importance of creating and maintaining a fun and enjoyable work environment every day.
• Comprehensive experience in income tax across corporate, partnership, state income tax, international tax, and transfer pricing disciplines
• Ability to review tax provision calculations and provide ongoing technical training to the team, leveraging your in-depth understanding of tax accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work cohesively with external advisors and other team members across the globe
• Ability to handle multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and bring them to a conclusion, delivering on or ahead of time and communicating effectively to manage the expectations of all stakeholders
• Strong technology skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of products are essential. Knowledge and experience of analytics tools including PowerQuery, PowerBI, Alteryx, and robotic automation tools will be viewed favorably
• Experience with Thomson Reuters “OneSource” tax software is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided to the successful candidate if required

What we would like you to have done

• 7+ years’ experience and currently in the role of senior tax manager or above in a public accounting firm, or senior manager/director in an in-house corporate tax department for a multinational organization
• CPA or BA in accounting, with a master's in tax viewed favorably but not essential
• Strong speaking, writing, and collaboration skills
• Experience managing teams and partnering across an organization to achieve team goals and company objectives
• Experience implementing and managing tax compliance and reporting technologies, and finance and analytical technologies

The personal attributes we are looking for

• Acts with honesty, integrity, and humility
• Looks for ways to improve the way things are done
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of people within the business
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Analytical, detail orientated, but able to see the “big picture”
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Accepts responsibility/accountability
• Communicates early and manages stakeholder expectations

This position is located in Las Vegas and will require on-site presence.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.