Tax Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026

THE POSITION

• Tax accounting and reconciliation: Assist in maintaining the sale and use tax related accounting records and periodical reconciliations. 
•  Manage periodical sales and use tax returns filing and remittance. 
•  Lead processes with state registration in new states, where applicable. 
•  Annual tax returns: Assist in preparation of U.S. federal and state Tax returns for tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c) (4) and supportive workpapers, prepare required IRS Tax Forms for domestic and foreign independent contractors; assist with annual Tax Return in Canada. 
•  Technical tax advice: Provide innovative tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax related risks, drive process improvements, and make recommendations.
•  Internal control systems: Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. 
•  Audit: Prepare and provide required documentation to respond to financial audits performed by external auditors.
•  IRS and CRA: Manage and coordinate tax audits, respond to IRS/CRA and state auditors’ information and document requests.
•  External partners: Work with tax consultants to ensure tax compliance and mitigate associated tax risks. 
•  Internal partners: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, legal, and compliance, to address tax-related issues and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
•  Other items: As requested, assist, coordinate and review transfer pricing requirements, intercompany agreements, country-by-country filing requirements and any other tax relevant items, as well as handling various ad-hoc projects as they arise.

YOUR PROFILE

•  Degree in Taxation, Accounting or Business Administration. 
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

•  5+ years of working experience with the United States and international taxation. 
•  Big 10 or experience in working for a large assurance or tax advisory firm.
•  Knowledge of sale and use taxes (SUT) and associated reporting processes. 
•  Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, local tax provisions with a strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries, such as Canada. 
•  Ability to comprehend and interpret tax law.
•  Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
•  Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventing, identifying, and resolving issues. 
•  Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and establish trust, respect, and confidence.
•  Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively at all levels within an organization.
•  Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information. 
•  High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
•  Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
•  Sense of professionalism, independent judgment, and an exceptional work ethic. 

•  Fluent in English.

•  Knowledge of tax research techniques and tax research software.
•  MS Office, SAP, or similar enterprise-wide software.

About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.