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Senior Manager, Tax Planning

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At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
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Job Description

Primary Function of Position

As Senior Manager of Tax Planning, you will be responsible for participating in the development and execution of Intuitive’s tax planning function with respect to its worldwide business expansion and transaction initiatives. You will report to the Director, Tax Planning. You will leverage, and continue to grow, your tax technical expertise while working with a broad range of teams to solve problems and help the company’s mission.

Essential Job Duties

  • Liaise with business partners (manufacturing, corporate development, etc.), finance partners (treasury, accounting, local teams with an emphasis on Asia), and other key partners (legal) of the Intuitive tax department to identity tax issues and provide necessary assistance.
  • Act as the main point of contact for and have ownership of tax projects.
  • Interact with other groups within the Intuitive tax department to provide assistance and identify issues.
  • Develop and execute international planning strategies and initiatives, including both US and non-US tax, and local country tax planning.
  • Research and examine developments in domestic and international tax law.
  • Coordinate international planning strategies with internal business partners as well as outside counsel, tax, and accounting advisors.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm, law firm and/or multi-national corporate tax department
  • International tax experience with complete execution of complex projects
  • Experience with planning related to recent US tax reform
  • Proven tax research and computer skills
  • Curiosity and interest in learning about Intuitive’s business
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner with outside advisors and internal business teams to execute projects
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects on a timely basis
  • Detail oriented and highly methodical. Capable of drilling down into the details and performing complex quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Team player and willingness to partner
  • This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week

Required Education and Training

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree; JD or Master degree in Taxation (LLM, MST, etc.) a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience in financial reporting related to international tax matters a plus
  • Experience with transfer pricing a plus
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, treasury issues a plus
  • Medical device/medical technology industry and manufacturing experience a plus

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Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $183,000 USD - $274,400 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $155,500 USD - $233,300 USD
Shift: Day
Travel: 10% of the time
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.

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