Director, Tax

Role Overview:

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Manages the preparation and filing of federal, state, foreign and local tax returns, estimates, and extensions.

• Reviews the Firm's accounting income tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.

• Coordinates financial statement and tax jurisdiction audits.

• Manages the relationship with external tax services providers.

• Coordinates the exchange of information and data, including proper compliance with applicable tax sharing agreements.

• Develops and implements tax planning strategies to minimize tax payments and ensure recognition of all available deductions.

• Directs research and strategic planning efforts related to tax issues; provides tax planning advice related to contract terms and/or conditions to mitigate adverse tax consequences in connection with future activities.

• Works with internal corporate groups (accounting, IT, and legal) to ensure tax structures are properly established and maintained.

• Monitors the Firm's transfer pricing policies and related documentation, including coordination of annual transfer pricing studies.

• Researches new and proposed legislative changes that may impact the Firm's tax positions both foreign and domestic.

• Prepares and presents regularly to executive management and the Audit Committee on tax matters.

• Maintains complete and up-to-date policies and procedures governing the tax function.

• Implements, documents, and maintains appropriate internal controls over the tax function.

• Researches tax issues related to acquisitions, restructuring, and/or tax advantageous structures.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Strategic 15+ years in global taxation, including progressively responsible roles in a multinational corporation or tax consulting firm
• Strong US technical knowledge of corporate income tax and indirect tax principles for both C and S Corps
• Knowledge of international tax laws, regulations, and treaties
• Ability to identify tax issues, opportunities, and upcoming tax legislation to ensure our business strategy can be achieved
• Ability to convey complex tax concepts to leadership in various functional areas
• Ability to display strong ethical values and commitment to compliance and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a consensus-driven organization and to create consensus-based support for strategies and processes.
• Superior communications skills and the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization - tailoring communications effectively for different groups and stakeholders.
• A highly organized, self-directed approach to work, with a strong track record of managing and executing multiple projects simultaneously, on time and within budget.
• Experience with domestic and international multi-office locations.
• An undergraduate degree in Taxation, Finance, or Accounting or a related field is required; advanced degree with a concentration in a talent-related discipline preferred.
• Professional certification or credential required.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings.

Washington, D.C.: $201,600 - $253,200

New York, NY: $208,600 - $262,100

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.