**Position Overview** The Sr Manager, Tax Planning & Operations (Americas) reports to the Director, Global Tax Planning & Operations Technology and is responsible overall tax matters in the Americas region, with the U.S. as the single largest jurisdiction. We are a highly collaborative organization and seek a candidate with experience in a global organization. We are committed to providing a technology infrastructure to enable tools and resources for process optimization. With a diverse platform of companies, our business provides opportunities for continuous growth and new challenges. **What You’ll do** This role is responsible for the overall management of the U.S. corporate tax issues related to global tax planning. This role requires specific experience in tax laws, regulations, are relevant guidance of the United States; however, general awareness of key tax concepts for additional countries is expected for successful identification of key tax issues to be addressed due to business changes and global tax planning. This role will leverage members of the global tax team and local third-party tax advisors (as needed) for the technical tax rules of the relevant country. The Company operating structure is decentralized with several finance organization and effective collaboration across matrixed organization (corporate finance, global trade, global tax, and local finance) is a key to success. Your role includes the following: + **Global Tax Planning / M&A Activity:** As the principal point of contact for US tax considerations related to business transactions and tax planning, this role will need to leverage expertise from throughout the global tax organization and external third-party advisors (as needed). This requires the ability to ensure collaborative input and guidance from subject matter experts covering many elements of US taxes (e.g., tax accounting, US international taxes, pillar 2, state, transfer pricing, sales/use, customs/duties, etc.). + **US International Taxation:** This role must have a working knowledge of US International taxation rules and regulations covering topics such as E&P, PTEP, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, CAMT, FTC, Pillar II, Section 197, Sections 987/988 (FX Gain/Loss), and US tax Basis. This knowledge must include the ability to prepare / review detailed computations and anticipate the impact to those computations from changes to the overall business or changes to cross-border tax rules. + **Technical Resource:** This role is expected to have demonstrated experience in global tax planning, cross-border analysis, and statutory requirements of the United States. For all other countries, using a network of advisors, the role must monitor proposed and newly enacted legislation, regulations, rulings, and court cases which may impact to the global tax position of the Company. + **Income Tax SEC Reporting:** This role is expected to facilitate inputs on the impact business changes and global tax planning may have on the overall cash tax, balance sheet, or net earnings of the Company. Collaboration with the global tax accounting team will require the ability to clearly communicate facts and non-US income tax impact(s) to properly identify the impact to the overall financial statements of the Company. + **Business Advisor:** Develop a strong understanding of the operating companies; develop relationships with key contacts and stakeholders (internal/external) to ensure a coordinated approach for impacts driven by changes to tax law or the business. + **Organizational Collaboration:** Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the corporate organization, including those responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and internal audit. We believe our tax team thrives in our environment where individuals can actively engage in projects to fully utilize our tax attributes and integrate new businesses into our processes and corporate structure. With that in mind – in addition to your contributions to our global tax operations, you will: + Grow your subject matter expertise through research and analysis to our ever-evolving business + Grow your global expertise by opportunity to work with and learn from highly-qualified and experienced global tax organization. + Be supported in efforts to continue your training, staying current in tax developments, and establishing yourself in the tax community **Qualifications & Certifications** + Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in taxation, accounting, finance or related field + Master’s in taxation or JD with LL.M. in taxation, preferred + CPA certification, preferred + 8+ years of progressive corporate or public accounting experience in income tax, including progressive experience for multi-national corporations. **Skills & Competencies** + Experience with tax software (e.g., CorpTax) and data-efficiency tools (e.g., Power BI Platform, Alteryx). + Demonstrated expertise in relevant tax law, regulations, and legal rulings related to US International taxation. + Demonstrated ability to translate complex income tax concepts / requirements into tax planning with actionable strategies. + Demonstrated ability to articulate facts and conclusions at a high level in addition to a willingness to explore statutory guidance to fully consider potential tax outcomes. + Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. + Strong communication skills with ability to interact with effectively with external advisors and finance teams throughout the organization. + Highly-skilled user of MSFT Office Suite + Demonstrated mentoring or development of others + Results-oriented, technically-curious, and values effective collaboration. + Positive self-started with willingness to learn, understand the business, and readily adapt to a fast-changing business. + High level of integrity and a commitment to upholding professional standards. + We are tax optimizers at heart, we hope you are too! **Ralliant Overview** Every day, engineers transform scientific potential into real-world impact, reshaping how we live and work. At this pivotal moment in technology, Fortive is creating a focused, standalone company poised to capitalize on powerful long-term trends with mission critical technologies advancing an electrified and digital future. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is joining forces to pioneer solutions that will shape the future of industry. Introducing Ralliant Corporation, a global technology company uniting trusted brands solving tough challenges to speed breakthroughs at leading companies, research institutions, and governments, across the semiconductor/communications/diversified electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, and aero, defense, and space industries. Ralliant is fueled by a global team of changemakers, committed to continuous improvement and a strong culture rooted in disciplined execution. For more information please visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/ **Fortive Corporation Overview** Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. **About NewCo** **Bonus or Equity** This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package. **Pay Range** The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 126,700.00 - 235,300.00 This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 126,700.00 - 235,300.00 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.