What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager - North America position at Axalta?
Axalta is searching for a Tax Manager (North America), to join our team in Glen Mills, PA!
As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the quarterly income tax provision calculations for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico; federal, provincial, state and local jurisdictions and for reviewing the associated annual income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments. Additionally, you will assist in preparation of the consolidated global tax provision on interim and year end basis.
In this role you will:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
1.2 - First/Mid Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)
As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the quarterly income tax provision calculations for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico; federal, provincial, state and local jurisdictions and for reviewing the associated annual income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments. Additionally, you will assist in preparation of the consolidated global tax provision on interim and year end basis.
In this role you will:
- Review federal, provincial, state, and local income, withholding and franchise tax working papers, tax returns and support calculations.
- Prepare the quarterly federal, provincial, state, and local income, withholding and franchise tax estimated payments and extensions.
- Communicate effectively with other associates in the Company to gather the information necessary to file accurate tax returns on a timely basis.
- Prepare the North America deferred and current taxes, both at year-end and periodically during the year under ASC 740, including any associated journal entries.
- Participate in the monthly reconciliation of the tax-related balance sheet accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of the global tax provision consolidation, both at year-end and periodically during the year under ASC 740
- Assist with federal, provincial, state, and local, tax audit examinations including the compilation of data requested by various taxing authorities.
- Utilize tax compliance and provision software and general ledger systems to increase department efficiency and accuracy including training others in the use of these systems.
- Research and analyze tax issues related to the Company.
- Assist with the interpretation of new tax laws, regulations and court cases to help determine the impact on the Company.
- College Degree (Bachelors Level).
- Minimum 4 years of experience preparing U.S. income tax provision calculations for a mid to large corporation or for a public accounting firm.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel including working with large data, pivot tables and macros.
- Knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 740.
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels in the organization, verbally and in writing.
- Big 4 Accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant designation preferred (or in progress).
- Knowledge of OneSource Income Tax/Provision, Hyperion, SAP.
- Basic knowledge of Alteryx
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
1.2 - First/Mid Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)
