About the Role
Keysight is seeking a Counsel, Global Tax Controversy to provide U.S. and non-U.S. audit strategies and advise on risks and opportunities related to global business operations, transfer pricing, global trade, and material transactions. This role is critical within Keysight’s Tax Department and involves regular interaction with various internal departments and external advisors.
Responsibilities
- Oversee execution of global audit strategies, including advance pricing agreements.
- Manage operations for federal income tax audits, including review and response to IRS Information Document Requests.
- Manage operations for state and local tax audits.
- Manage and oversee material non-U.S. income tax audits.
- Coordinate with the Senior Director, International Tax and Director, Transfer Pricing to manage and address global transfer pricing audits and trade and customs audits.
- Research and draft memoranda documenting positions taken, preparation of FIN 48 analyses, and presentations for government authority negotiations.
- Manage outside tax advisors and counsel to bring in expertise required for arriving at optimal solutions/decisions.
Requirements
- JD required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience at a law firm, Big 4 accounting firm, or Fortune 500 company working on tax controversy and international tax issues.
- Experience with cost sharing, IP valuations and M&A.
- Experience with trade compliance, supply chain management, or trade law is a plus.
- Must have strong analytical skills with proven ability to solve multidimensional problems creatively.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with business and functional leaders across the company.
- Highest standards of integrity, business controls, and business practices.
Skills
- Tax controversy
- International tax
- Cost sharing
- IP valuations
- M&A
- Trade compliance
- Supply chain management
- Trade law
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
Location
- US
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- JD required
Salary/Compensations
- California Pay Range MIN $242,730.00 MIDPOINT $323,640.00 MAX $404,550.00
- For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
About the Company
- Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization.
- Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.
- Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.
- We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
