Tax Manager

Job Title:

Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance

Job Description:

The Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance will be responsible for all direct tax matters within the AMS region. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Tax Operations and will serve as a key, high-visibility member of the Global Tax Team. The Manager will assist with a broad range of tax matters, including compliance, provision, audits, research, and process improvement. This position will gain exposure to domestic, U.S. international, and foreign tax planning, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage income tax compliance processes, including managing the preparation and filing of all federal, state and local level tax returns liaising with both accounting teams as well as local compliance advisors.
• Key contributor to the U.S. and global tax planning, compliance and tax accounting process, including workpaper preparation and review of tax forms prepared by outside service provider.
• Lead local and U.S. GAAP reporting for Americas (AMS) region.
• Assist on design and build of build the overall tax function of the organization from building a better tracking system to evaluating tools to support tax needs.
• Manage all direct tax payments for assigned regions.
• Respond to local country tax authority audits and notices, liaising with external advisors.
• Advise tax department leadership on tax developments for the AMS region.
• Identify potential tax risks and cash savings opportunities, and lead initiative(s) to manage the risks or realize the opportunities.
• Work with external advisors to understand new laws and regulations across AMS and their impact on business and structure.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports.
• Work with other members of the tax department and internal audit to maintain effective tax controls.
• Build relationships with key members of the Corporate Office (Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and local divisions.
• Assist on global tax issues as needed.

Company Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or advanced degree/certifications in business taxation
• 7 years’ experience in a large multinational enterprise or public accounting firm.
• Proven track record in working with tax authorities in the area of audits/examinations/controversy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability of summarizing technical tax matters.
• Experience working with external advisors in outsourced engagements
• Innovative mindset with ability to identify areas of improvement (process, controls, etc.) and propose best-in-class future state.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Advanced Degree in Taxation, Law or Accounting
• CPA