Job Details: Senior Director, Tax & Treasury
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Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name Senior Director, Tax & Treasury
Vacancy No
Vacancy No VN385
Employment Type
Employment Type Full Time
Location of role
Location of role Rockville, Conshohocken
About the Company
About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Based in the US, the Senior Director, Head of Tax & Treasury will be responsible for all tax related matters globally, including income and non-income tax matters, on a global basis. Tax responsibilities include accounting under US GAAP, tax compliance and strategy for a growing global, public Biotech company. In addition, this role will be responsible for treasury activities globally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
TAX ACCOUNTING
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of global tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage internal control structure (SOX) to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance functions.
• Identify tax exposures and determine proper GAAP accounting and balance sheet amounts.
• Ensure US and local taxes on international operations are adequately provided for in current and projected financial statements.
TAX COMPLIANCE
• Ensure all required returns, reports, and payments are timely filed and appropriately documented globally.
• Ensure all cross-border transactions and transfer pricing issues are properly documented and supported for tax filing purposes.
• Monitor tax law changes in the US and foreign jurisdictions to identify potential planning opportunities or issues.
GLOBAL TAX STRATEGY & PLANNING
• Develop appropriate tax planning initiatives/strategies and recommendations in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to reduce tax cost for all types of tax. Including experience with global transfer pricing activities.
• Provide analysis of the tax impact of proposed transactions and develop tax efficient solutions.
TREASURY & BANKING
• Lead global cash management activities to ensure cash flows support current & future operational needs.
• Perform financial analysis of investment positions with an emphasis on maximizing return and improving liquidity, while minimizing risk and uncertainty.
• Manage debt facilities and relationships; monitors debt and makes recommended actions to executive leadership on debt position.
• Manage finances against external risk (liquidity, interest rate, forex, tax, policy etc.)
• Key contributor in our global financial planning process
• Maintain productive relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
4 direct reports (2 tax & 2 treasury)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience & knowledge
• 10 years minimum total experience, including experience with national public accounting firm and a corporate lead management role is required.
• Public Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical company experience a plus
• Income tax accounting experience, including managing global tax provisions.
• Global treasury experience at a multi-national company a plus
• International experience: exposures to a range of geographies including UK/Europe
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and external service provides.
• Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
• High energy & results oriented.
• High level of collaboration required and oversee activities of external tax advisors.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Communication
• Results Orientated
• Teamwork
• Thoroughness
• Written and oral communication
• Building collaborative relationships
• Fostering teamwork
• Influencing others
• Interpersonal awareness
• Developing others
• Forward thinking
• Fostering innovation
• Managing change
• Decisiveness
• Persuasive communication
• Strategic thinking
Education & qualifications
• Bachelors Degree required, MS in Taxation and CPA preferred.
IMMUNOCORE VALUES
• We lead with science to benefit patients
• We are entrepreneurial
• We value diversity to drive innovation
• We respect each other and act with integrity
• We do the right thing
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE N/A
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) statement can be found on staff intranet, in the employee handbook. Human Resources can provide a copy per request.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment and external environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is largely a sedentary role,
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK / TRAVEL
This is a full-time position. Local, and overnight travel may be expected