Tax Controller, Americas

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Westpac Full time

Role Title: Tax Controller, Americas (Full-Time or Part-Time option available)

Role location: New York

About Westpac: We are Australia's first bank and oldest company, and one of four major banking organisations in Australia. This opportunity sits in our New York office working for Westpac Institutional Bank, the division of Westpac, which services the needs of our corporate, institutional, and governmental clients.

How will I help?

Primary responsibility for all U.S. (Federal, State and City and / or international) tax planning, reporting and compliance and to provide general finance support.

  • Tax compliance and planning (which includes Federal, State and City (whether NY or elsewhere) and international transfer pricing compliance for the US operations).
  • Dealing with ad hoc US tax queries within the business (whether in NY or the wider group).
  • Proactively monitoring US tax developments and their impact on the Bank and/or wider group.
  • Tax effect accounting for the US operations.
  • Filing US information returns (1099, 1042 etc.).
  • Preparation of W forms for the US operations and support for changes in US W form requirements for the wider group.
  • Withholding tax management to the extent relevant to the US operations.
  • Sales & Use tax, Commercial Rent Tax, and other US compliance obligation (calculation, filing and payment) management.
  • Assistance with other third-party disclosures e.g., for the group's US Issuances, Form 20F etc.
  • Assistance with FATCA queries for the wider group.
  • Participation in US tax related Projects.
  • US tax related Management and Committee reporting.
  • Management of any US tax Revenue Audits.
  • Preparation and maintenance of US tax procedures documentation.
  • US tax risk management and related documentation.
  • Support to Head Office for Country-By-Country reporting or other US related information disclosure obligations.
  • Training of NY Branch staff (and other relevant staff) on US tax related developments.
  • Serve as backup for Finance team as needed.

What's?in it for me?

You will have an opportunity to demonstrate a broad range of your skills and experience and put your stamp on the role as the primary SME for New York Tax. You will work with key stakeholders across New York, London, and Sydney.

Full-Time or Part-Time options available

Fixed Comp Range of 160,000 USD to 200,000 USD. You will have access to a comprehensive range of Westpac benefits including flexibility and various leave entitlements.

What do I need?

  • Significant experience in a similar Banking Tax role
  • CPA (or MBA) preferrable
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. tax requirements
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong comfort with Excel
  • Medium comfort with Access
  • Sound understanding of commercial lending and financial markets
  • Familiarity with U.S. tax requirements for U.S. securities broker-dealer is a plus.

What's?it like to work there?

When you join, you'll become part of the broader Westpac Group family - where we aim to be a friendly, switched-on team working for a single purpose - Creating Better Futures Together - it's what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility.

Within the Westpac Group, you will be part of the Institutional Banking division, where our vision is to be a high performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling the growth of our global clients, our economy, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns.

How do I Apply?

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As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.



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