Job Description

Our client, Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW), has engaged us exclusively to bring them an International Tax Manager. This position reports to the Tax Director and the Vice President of Tax, who we brought to the company several years ago.

Kennedy Wilson is a vertically integrated global real estate investment and services company with over $28 billion in assets under management. Kennedy Wilson is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Their website is .

Founded in 1977, they have owned and operated real estate related investments for over 44 years on behalf of their shareholders and their clients. They have over 200 employees in 14 offices throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, and manage and work with over 5,000 operating associates. Kennedy Wilson focuses on adding value for their shareholders through sourcing global opportunistic investment opportunities. Also, their services business creates additional value through fee generation and strategic investment management.

Kennedy Wilson’s global real estate portfolio is primarily comprised of multifamily communities (57%), commercial properties (39%) and other properties (4%) based on their share of net operating income.

This position is within the Finance team with significant interaction throughout the company. The candidate will be a key contributor to many departmental goals and objectives and is responsible for multiple projects including:

• International tax compliance, including E&P, Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credit, etc. computations
• Foreign subsidiaries’ stock tax basis computation
• Foreign tax credit planning

This person will communicate effectively with all management teams including C-Suite level executives and stay current with corporate tax best practices and changing tax laws.

We are looking for someone who is honest, hardworking, and demonstrates critical thinking skills. This candidate must be focused, intelligent, organized, and dependable. Kennedy Wilson provides an attractive environment for career advancement in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax workpapers supporting US international tax returns 5471, 8858, 8865, 8621, 8991, and 8992
• Manage the overall international tax compliance functions by collaborating with the Big 4 tax advisor to review US international tax returns
• Calculate foreign income inclusions as required by the Internal Revenue Code
• Update and estimate earnings and profits of all foreign subsidiaries, maintain tax paid pools as well as stock tax basis.
• Calculate available foreign tax credit by basket
• Interact with business units to provide information requested by Big 4

Skills and Experience

• Must have at least 3.5 years of experience in Public Accounting and/or Private Industry, with ideally 1 year of international tax experience
• Federal and state income tax experience is a plus
• Hands-on working knowledge of Onesource (OIT) or similar tax software is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, project management, written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of accuracy and an ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must be able to work independently and be a team player.

LEADERSHIP BIOGRAPHIES

Susan Huang

Vice President of Tax

Susan Huang joined Kennedy Wilson in August 2015. She is responsible for overseeing all tax matters in the U.S. and collaborates with the Europe Chief Financial Officer to assess U.S. tax implications of transactions originating outside of the U.S. She also works closely with the Global Chief Financial Officer to execute various strategies in maximizing global tax efficiencies. Susan supervises three tax team members and manages multiple tax advisors in the filing of 700+ tax returns around the globe. Prior to joining Kennedy Wilson, Susan was with PwC, LLP for twelve years. As a PwC Tax Director, Susan led large engagement teams in providing ASC 740 audit, tax compliance, and tax consulting services to public, flow-through, multi-state and multinational companies across various industries.

Susan received her Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Accounting, as well as Master of Business Taxation Degree from University of Southern California.

Justin Enbody

Chief Financial Officer

Justin Enbody is Chief Financial Officer of Kennedy Wilson. He is responsible for all aspects of finance and administration for the company, including strategic planning, financial reporting and risk management. He also serves on the Investment Committee, which evaluates and approves all of the company’s investments. Justin joined the Company in September 2009 and was the Company’s Controller before becoming Chief Financial Officer in April 2012. Prior to joining Kennedy Wilson, Justin was a senior consultant with RAFS Inc., an independent financial consulting company that he joined in 2004 subsequent to working as a Senior Associate with KPMG LLP.

Justin received his B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

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