Tax and Finance Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“MSI”), is establishing a new Research and Development Centre in Cork, Ireland, expecting to ramp up employment to 200+ people in the next 24 months. The Centre will be focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for possible expansion across other technologies in the future.

Job Description

The Manager – Tax and Finance role will be the lead finance function position in Ireland. The primary responsibilities of the position include:

* Oversee the Company’s tax planning and compliance in Ireland, with an emphasis on intercompany transfer pricing and Irish R&D tax credit and grant claims;
* Work closely with the Corporate Tax team, based in the U.S., and EMEA tax and finance teams to manage the Irish entity’s tax compliance and reporting as well as preparation of U.S. GAAP and local statutory financial statements;
* Manage the Irish entity’s transfer pricing policies and documentation with respect to intercompany transactions and R&D activities and assets;
* Lead the preparation of R&D tax credit claims and work with the local management team to secure IDA Ireland incentive grants and grant drawdowns;
* Liaise with external advisors and auditors in respect of tax and financial reporting for the Irish entity and serve as main point of contact with Irish tax authorities;
* Potential assistance with tax matters outside Ireland, working with Corporate Tax team on global transfer pricing, M&A and reorganizations, tax controversy projects, etc., particularly as it impacts the Irish entity.

Basic Requirements

* Significant experience of tax and accounting experience in a multi-national company with increasing responsibilities;
* Knowledge and hands-on experience managing transfer pricing issues and documentation and compliance requirements strongly preferred;
* Chartered Accountant designation strongly preferred;
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities;
* Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with key business stakeholders;
* Proficient in Excel and Google work collaboration products.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

* Competitive salary and bonus schemes
* 24 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
* Attractive Master Trust pension arrangement
* Flexible working options
* Private medical care
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan starting from 2025 - due in 2025
* Life assurance
* Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities
* Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
* Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days
* Family friendly policies