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Job Title: Tax Specialist - International
Location: Chicago, IL
Zip Code: 60626

Description:

Location
Chicago, IL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Corporate

Division
Finance

Program
Tax

Occupation Title
Finance

Skills Management Title
Taxes

Job Classification
9AHNP4
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
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No Security Clearance Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
07/31/2008

Closing Date
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10/27/2008

Position Description
International Tax Project Manager with multiple international income tax responsibilities associated with the company's foreign operations. The individual will be part of the Corporate Tax Department of The Boeing Company. Responsibilities include work with the business units on planning projects as the various operations move into new countries, structure activities to minimize US and local country taxes, manage the foreign tax compliance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, and assist with the US tax provision and compliance. This person will work closely with the Assistant Director of International Tax, outside consultants, other tax team members, financial/cost accountants, human resources and others to implement planning ideas and to ensure the accuracy of U.S. international and foreign income tax reporting. The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and have exceptional documentation/organization skills. International tax experience and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time are required. Excellent analytical skills are a must, including the ability to research, summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations on various tax issues. The individual should be able to work without appreciable direction. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Communication

Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Contributing To Team Success

Consistently makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, fellow project leads, other internal employees, and external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] Decision Making

Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
[ + ] Managing Work

Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills

Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
Preferred -
[ + ] General Financial Knowledge

Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of financial concepts, such as, time value of money, present value, future value, internal rate of return, annuity, and amortization table development.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
[ + ] Research Methods

Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of research tools (e.g., search engines, library databases), methods (e.g., search parameters), and appropriate resources (e.g., external experts) to gather needed data.
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of general financial concepts, such as, time value of money, present value, future value, internal rate of return, annuity, and amortization table development.
[ + ] Tax Laws and Codes

Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of tax laws and codes.
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of research tools (e.g., search engines, library databases), methods (e.g., search parameters), and appropriate resources (e.g., external experts) to gather needed data.

Education and/or Experience
Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and typically 10 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 5 - Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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