Head of Tax, Americas

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.

We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.   

We are looking for an experienced individual to lead the tax team for the Americas region. As Head of for Americas, you will be responsible for overseeing the corporate income tax, as well as sales & use tax compliance for the region and providing tax advice and support to the business. This includes:

• Leading the Americas tax function, partnering with business and finance leaders to ensure tax considerations are appropriately managed across commercial activities, strategic initiatives and organizational changes.

• Providing tax leadership on business projects, restructurings and expansion activities, working with Group Tax, Treasury and Customs and wider Finance teams to deliver aligned tax solutions.

• Overseeing all direct and indirect tax compliance obligations across the region, ensuring the timely review, filing and payment of taxes.

• Managing tax provisions, tax disclosures and related reporting for Group and local statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and tax requirements.

• Managing tax audits, enquiries and disputes, working with local teams and external advisors to protect the Group's interests and ensure compliance with Group policies.

• Driving continuous improvement of tax processes, controls and governance frameworks to enhance compliance, efficiency and risk management

• Monitoring tax legislative and regulatory developments, assessing business impacts and implementing required changes.

• Building and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders, external advisors and outsourced providers to support the delivery of the regional tax agenda.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with an accounting and/or tax qualification.

• 12+ years’ experience in public accounting and/or corporate environment

• Strong technical and operational direct and indirect tax experience, including US state tax requirements

• Proven record of managing large compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.

• Ability to partner with and to hold to account external advisors.

• An excellent verbal and written communicator.

• Proven ability to build relationships across the business, lead people and manage multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, ever-changing environment.

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter. 

• 401K with up to a 4% match 

• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D 

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time 

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only) 

• Generous Child Care Leave Program 

• Wellness Program 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Dyson Product Discounts  

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options 

• Vision & Dental Coverage 

• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

Salary: $188,800- $236,000 annually + bonus opportunity

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