Senior, Expert
US Tax Operations Consultant
WB| COO/CSD US Tax Ops & FATCA | US Tax Operations Consultant | NYC area/Remote
About ING:
In the Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.
We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.
About the position: ING Americas is seeking a qualified candidate to temporarily augment the US Tax Operations team in support of multiple ongoing initiatives. This is a 6-month contract position, with possibility for extension. The selected candidate will have extensive tax experience and expertise which includes superior knowledge of US federal & state tax requirements; tax (withholding) compliance; and IRS reporting. In addition to tax subject matter expertise, the chosen candidate should be able to take a leading role in project management by representing the US Tax Ops team in cross-functional stakeholder meetings and communicating points of attention back to the team. The selected candidate will be asked to assist the team in performing gap assessments on planned upcoming process changes; helping to document the identified gaps; and suggesting the most efficient and responsible way to mitigate the risks associated with those identified gaps. The selected candidate should be equally comfortable leading a discussion and following the direction of team members.
About the department: US Tax Operations sits in the Chief Operations Office (COO) domain and is responsible for ensuring compliance with/adherence to all US tax withholding and reporting requirements of the organization. Typical stakeholders and business partners include Front Office, Client Service Delivery; Legal; Compliance; and Finance
Responsibilities:
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Expert knowledge of US federal & state tax policies, including withholding and reporting
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Experienced practitioner of annual 1099 and 1042/S reporting to IRS
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Client solicitation for required tax forms as needed
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Experienced in managing tax projects from planning through implementation; including tracking timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
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Confidence to recommend process improvements: experience documenting tax processes, identifying gaps, and implementing more efficient controls/workflows
Qualifications and Competencies
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Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree preferred; post-graduate degree encouraged
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5+ years of experience with IRS withholding & reporting
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Microsoft Product Suite; project/stakeholder management skills
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Subject matter expertise with annual 1099 and 1042/S reporting to the IRS
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Strong written and verbal communication, including simplifying and documenting complex tax issues to stakeholder population
Hourly Rate: $85-105
ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.
ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.
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