Head of Tax, Americas
At a glance
Director-level Tax role at Dyson. Chicago · $188,800–$236,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead Americas tax work and advise business and finance leaders on commercial decisions, major initiatives and organizational changes
- Guide tax planning for projects, restructurings and expansions with Group Tax, Treasury, Customs and Finance teams
- Oversee regional direct and indirect tax filings, payments, provisions and disclosures for group and local accounts
- Handle tax reviews, disputes and audits with local teams and outside advisers, protecting the business’s interests
- Improve tax controls and processes, track regulatory changes and manage relationships with internal and external partners
What you bring
- At least twelve years in public accounting, corporate tax or both
- A degree or equivalent, plus an accounting or tax credential
- Strong hands-on knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, including US state requirements
- A record of leading compliance across multiple jurisdictions and holding outside advisers accountable
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced tax leader who can guide people, work across business functions and manage several stakeholders in a changing environment. The position is based in Chicago.
From the employer
About us:
Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.
We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced individual to lead the tax team for the Americas region. As Head of for Americas, you will be responsible for overseeing the corporate income tax, as well as sales & use tax compliance for the region and providing tax advice and support to the business. This includes:
- Leading the Americas tax function, partnering with business and finance leaders to ensure tax considerations are appropriately managed across commercial activities, strategic initiatives and organizational changes.
- Providing tax leadership on business projects, restructurings and expansion activities, working with Group Tax, Treasury and Customs and wider Finance teams to deliver aligned tax solutions.
- Overseeing all direct and indirect tax compliance obligations across the region, ensuring the timely review, filing and payment of taxes.
- Managing tax provisions, tax disclosures and related reporting for Group and local statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and tax requirements.
- Managing tax audits, enquiries and disputes, working with local teams and external advisors to protect the Group's interests and ensure compliance with Group policies.
- Driving continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and governance frameworks to enhance compliance, efficiency and risk management
- Monitoring tax legislative and regulatory developments, assessing business impacts and implementing required changes.
- Building and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders, external advisors and outsourced providers to support the delivery of the regional tax agenda.
About you:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, with an accounting and/or tax qualification.
- 12+ years’ experience in public accounting and/or corporate environment
- Strong technical and operational direct and indirect tax experience, including US state tax requirements
- Proven record of managing large compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ability to partner with and to hold to account external advisors.
- An excellent verbal and written communicator.
- Proven ability to build relationships across the business, lead people and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, ever-changing environment.
Salary: $188,800- $236,000 annually + bonus opportunity
Benefits:
At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.
Financial benefits:
- 401K with up to a 4% match
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Lifestyle benefits:
- Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
- Generous Child Care Leave Program
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dyson Product Discounts
Health benefits:
- Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
- Vision & Dental Coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at americas.talentacquisition@dyson.com for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.