Tax Counsel

At HPE, we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions and advance the way people live and work. Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world.  We’re solving the world’s most complex challenges, and our people are at the forefront of progress.

HPE’s Global Tax organization, with its largest presence in Plano, TX, has a Tax Counsel position available in the U.S. Research and Planning Group. This role will be part of a high-performing team that leads the development and implementation of tax plans and transactions critical for optimizing our tax structure and maintaining our best-in-class effective tax rate.

Responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to: research and analysis of U.S. tax law to support the company’s global tax strategy, development of plans for various types of transactions, including internal restructurings, intellectual property alignment and M&A integrations, and coordination of the company’s global tax plans and strategies with a cross-functional team of professionals. You will also support various team projects and initiatives, manage risks and balance business needs, support audits, and build productive working relationships within the company and with external advisors.

Job Description:

This position will be involved in:

• Development and implementation of transactional plans to support the company’s global tax strategy, along with preparation of technical documentation regarding the U.S. tax consequences of transactions
• Working closely with a global, cross-functional team of professionals to ensure the successful review and implementation of complex internal transactions
• Preparation and maintenance of key intercompany legal agreements relevant for U.S. tax purposes
• Research and analysis of U.S. tax legislative changes to understand potential impacts to the company
• Preparation of transactional statements and disclosures for U.S. federal tax reporting purposes
• Performing quantitative analysis to model the anticipated impacts of transactions and strategies to the company’s tax attributes
• Providing support to the U.S. tax controversy team by performing research and drafting technical documentation to defend the company’s tax positions
• Coordination with the U.S. tax provision and compliance team regarding various disclosures, elections and technical tax issues in connection with planning transactions

Qualifications:

• J.D., Masters in Taxation or graduate degree in a related field
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience working at a law firm or Big 4 public accounting firm with a focus on U.S. international tax
• Experience with complex projects and geographically diverse teams

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Solid experience with U.S. tax research and analysis
• Excellent project management, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter mindset and ability to work independently
• Ability to operate effectively within a dynamic organization

What we can offer you:
Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.
If you are looking for challenges in an exciting, supportive and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Continue the conversation by clicking apply now below, or directly via our Careers Portal at www.hpe.com/careers.