Head of Tax

What You Will Do

• Lead Global Tax Strategy & Planning
  • Design and implement enterprise-wide tax strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth at Gensler
  • Optimize global effective tax rate and improve tax efficiency of legal/entity structures
  • Identify planning opportunities tied to growth and market entry
  • Provide strategic tax guidance for cross-border transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and business expansions
  • Oversee external tax advisors supporting planning initiatives
  • Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to identify opportunities where automation and AI can improve scalability, accuracy, and insight across global tax processes
• Own Compliance & Reporting Excellence
  • Oversee global tax compliance and reporting, including U.S. federal and state, international corporate tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect taxes
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all required tax filings and disclosures
  • Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines
  • Review of tax-related disclosures for consolidated and statutory financial statements
  • Manage external providers supporting statutory and income tax filings across the markets where Gensler operates
• Own Risk & Governance
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on Gensler’s operations
  • Lead tax audits, inquiries, and controversies, partnering with external advisors as needed
  • Establish strong internal controls and scalable processes to manage risk
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a distributed team of tax professionals across multiple regions
  • Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, HR, Payroll, and regional leadership teams
  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors and government authorities
  • Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders and build trusted relationships throughout the firm

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or equivalent professional certification required, master’s in taxation or related field preferred
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a multinational service organization
• Deep expertise in international tax, U.S. tax law, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes
• Forward-thinking mindset with interest in how AI and technology can shape the future of tax strategy, compliance, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies and develop talent
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax concepts and influence non-tax professionals
• Experience navigating tax issues in complex, multi-entity, international service-industry environments
• Experience in architecture, engineering, or consulting environments is a plus