Global Head of Corporate Tax

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking.  We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PIMCO is seeking Global Head of Corporate Tax to lead the global tax function for its investment advisor entities, overseeing tax compliance, planning, consulting, and controversy management across more than 25 entities in 19 jurisdictions, with a focus on excellence in execution and strategic impact. This executive will provide strategic tax leadership and cross-border coordination while collaborating closely with Allianz, our parent company, on tax legislative developments, corporate structuring, and global tax strategy. The role reports to PIMCO’s Chief Financial Officer and can be based in Newport Beach, CA or New York, NY.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, analyze and project tax impact for consideration in business restructuring, entering new jurisdictions, new business lines, global mobility and executive compensation plans.
• Operate a tax strategy to optimize PIMCO's tax position while minimizing exposure to reputational risk and potential loss. Stay current on global tax events and tax regulation changes.
• Manage the global tax function for 23+ foreign entities and branches including consulting, tax filings, tax accounting and financial statement disclosures.
• Manage the tax function for a U.S. partnership with approximately 230 partners including consulting, tax filings, financial statement disclosures and all required U.S. reporting of foreign operations.
• Responsible for a consolidated pro-forma tax provision and tax basis balance sheet used for incorporating current and deferred taxes into corporate parent company audited financial statements.
• Design, implement, document and monitor global transfer pricing policy for PIMCO's advisory entities and management companies across 19 jurisdictions.
• Serve as the lead for defending PIMCO's entity tax positions around the globe during official audits and inquiries from fiscal tax authorities by responding to information requests and attending audit meetings.
• Collaborate with parent company finance and legal teams, ensuring alignment on global tax strategy and reporting. 
• Evaluate, calculate and report to executive management all tax information related to their equity interest in the Company.
• Oversee global indirect taxes including sales & use tax, property tax, value added tax, goods & services tax and consumption tax.

REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global corporate tax within a similar multinational corporation or a leading public accounting firm.     
• Proven expertise in the asset management sector, including complex tax and regulatory environments. 
• Expertise in U.S. and international tax legislation, compliance, planning and controversy management.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to assess the tax implications of corporate structure, transactions, and business initiatives.  
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues and strategies effectively to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing tax team grounded in industry best practice. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to work effectively across diverse global cultures while driving to high standards and demonstrating a passion for excellence in execution and outcomes.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary: $ 360,000.00

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