Finance

Partner Tax Director

Job ID: 95182
  • London
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Your Impact

The Partner Tax Group is responsible for the tax efficient and accurate delivery of Awards to the firm’s worldwide Partner Group (the ~3,000+ senior employees in ~70 countries who own the firm). The team collaborates closely with other firm functions such as Payroll, Benefits, Accounting and Finance, Legal, and Human Resources, as well as external advisors.  
Key Responsibilities 
  • Partner country portfolio:  Ownership of a portfolio of countries, supported by a Manager/Senior Manager, to design, implement, and oversee the operation of structures to deliver Partner Awards in a tax-efficient manner that aligns with the firm’s tax risk standards. 
  • Advisory:  Advise Partners on aspects of their Award delivery and take responsibility for management of specific countries including the day-to-day interactions with Partners in those respective countries. 
  • Coordination with Tax Groups:  Liaise with the Corporate Tax, Employment Tax and Transferee Tax groups as needed to ensure the firm’s global tax strategy is refined and implemented appropriately. 
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams:  Collaborate closely with colleagues in the local office Finance function and the firm’s central support functions (Legal, Benefits, Treasury, and Finance) to ensure Award delivery occurs as planned. 
  • Management of Local Tax Audits:  Lead aspects of local tax audits related to Partner Award delivery and taxes. 
  • Project Management and Technical Support:  Provide project leadership and technical support on various projects that span multiple countries within the tax team. 

Your Growth

McKinsey & Company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Tax Director to join our Tax Group, specializing in Partner Tax. This role is key in managing McKinsey’s global Partner population, ensuring excellent client service and advisory support to our Partners and mitigating risks associated with individual taxes across our global operations. You will work closely with various stakeholders within the firm to deliver exceptional tax expertise to both our Partners and the wider firm. 
At McKinsey & Company, we value diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. 
We offer great development and learning opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that we actively seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. 

Your qualifications and skills

  • An excellent academic background, including a recognized tax or accounting qualification (ACA, ATT, CTA).
  • 12+ years of experience in personal taxes and/or expatriate tax in the UK, US or another country, gained either in accounting practice or in-house in a large multinational corporation. Experience ideally includes handling high-net worth individuals or senior executives.  
  • Very strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to various stakeholders. 
  • Outstanding tax and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the design and implement workable tax operational processes. 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization and across a wide range of countries. 
  • Ability to work independently, managing a number of projects simultaneously. 
  • Experience in leading global projects and multiple stakeholders. 

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Capabilities
  • Firm Administration
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - DTXG - Director of Tax, Group
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Feb 19 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - London
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - United Kingdom
LinkedIn Job Title - Partner Tax Director
LinkedIn Function - Accounting / Auditing;Finance
LinkedIn Industry - Accounting;Financial Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Director