Senior Tax Counsel

Synchrony

Senior Tax Counsel at Synchrony Financial managing General Tax Planning, M&A Tax, and compliance issues. Engaging cross functional teams and providing strategic tax advice across multiple business areas.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $235,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of General Tax Planning, M&A Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax Audits and Information Reporting and Withholding
Engage directly with business partners, cross functional teams as well as external advisers to provide real time tax analysis and deal structuring advice
Collaborate with business partners on tax implications of new products, vendor relationships and emerging regulatory requirements
Provide tax legal support and advise cross functional teams on US Federal, State and Local and Global Taxation matters
Partner with key contacts in Legal, Business Platforms, Finance, Treasury, Business Development, Strategic Investments, and Operations to execute transactions
Manage relationships with outside law firms and advisors regarding planning, return preparation, and audits
Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation and advise management on tax changes that will impact the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD (or equivalent degree or certification)
LL.M. in Taxation preferred
15+ years of tax experience in a major law firm, accounting firm, or multinational company
Broad based knowledge of US tax rules (domestic and international)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax issues, opportunities and risk to non-tax experts in a clear and concise manner
Active learner and critical thinker with strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills
Leadership experience with senior management interaction and cross functional partnering
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan target of 30% of salary
Annual Equity target of 30% of salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

General Tax PlanningM&A TaxInternational TaxTransfer PricingTax AuditsInformation ReportingUS Federal TaxationState TaxationLocal TaxationGlobal Taxation

Soft Skills

communicationproblem solvingorganizational skillstime managementleadershipcritical thinkingability to manage multiple prioritiesflexibilitycollaborationengagement

Certifications

JDLL.M. in Taxation