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Principal Tax Associate, Federal Tax Planning & Controversy

AT Capital One
Capital One

Principal Tax Associate, Federal Tax Planning & Controversy

McLean, VA

Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Tax Associate, Federal Tax Planning & Controversy

Our Global Tax Planning team is hiring a Principal Tax Associate within our Federal Tax Planning and Controversy team. This position will act as a tax advisor for our business units while also supporting our Federal and state tax audit teams.

In this role, you will be an integral member of our Tax team who will be interacting and partnering with business units, treasury, accounting, finance and legal functions to identify, research and implement tax planning opportunities, manage tax risk, and support corporate wide initiatives and transactions.

The ideal candidate will need to be a strategic thinker with the ability to execute across diverse lines of an expanding organization. It is essential that the successful candidate have strong communication skills, a well-rounded tax background, attention to details and a desire for problem solving in a non-routine, dynamic environment.

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Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with team members to evaluate tax opportunities, research and interpret tax laws, and draft memoranda in support of transactions and tax planning initiatives
  • Primary focus will be in the federal income tax area, although some international, state and non-income tax analysis may be required
  • Review and analyze relevant data, including modeling exercises in Excel spreadsheets
  • Analyze the impacts of transactions and tax planning initiatives on tax accounting and tax compliance
  • Work with other groups within Global Finance and Capital One's operating lines of businesses to respond to tax questions
  • Assist with IRS and state audit requests for documentation related to tax planning initiatives and other significant tax return items such as Research & Experimentation and Energy tax credits
  • Travel to other company sites as needed

Skills:

  • Technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax law
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to research and resolve tax issues
  • Written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical matters to other team members

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of tax experience with public companies OR accounting firms OR law firms OR combination
  • CPA or Juris Doctor

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or LLM in Tax
  • 4+ years of corporate tax planning and/or tax audit experience
  • Tax experience with financial institutions
  • Knowledge of U.S. partnership income tax law
  • Experience with federal tax credit programs, including Research & Experimentation, Energy, LIHTC and NMTC
  • Previous experience in Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R203194
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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