What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Manager, Reporting position at Bridgestone Americas?
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
Position Summary
We’re currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager- US Reporting to join our team in Nashville, TN.
This role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure the timely and accurate completion of US income tax (Federal and State) returns and estimated tax payments, properly reflecting the positions taken by the Company while mitigating risks through appropriate documentation and disclosure; and, ensure the timely and accurate delivery of information in support of tax planning, audit, and accounting activities. Develop and refine the vision for US tax reporting including continuous improvement, relationship management, and the integration with other Tax COEs, Finance, and business processes.
Position located @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN.
Hybrid schedule in office 3 days a week (Tuesday- Thursday).
Responsibilities
Develop annual resource plan, budget, and project timelines in alignment with other COEs and teams, specifically Risk Management and Consulting; Manage the preparation of the consolidated federal and state income tax returns consistent with resource plans and budget.
Responsible at quarters and year-end close for managing calculations of taxable income, temporary and permanent adjustments, reviewing accuracy of all deferred balances, and identifying / assisting with uncertain tax position determinations for the Company.
Develop and recommend tax plans to reduce the Corporation’s overall tax burden and optimize cash flow; including opportunities to improve operating profit, increase cash efficiency and / or reduce effective tax rate.
In balance with “day-to-day” compliance and accounting-related activities, drive and/or materially contribute to significant organizational project / planning initiatives on a routine basis.
Establish the vision, set strategic direction, and empower the US Tax Reporting team members to meet their objectives.
Ensure professional and technical development of the US Tax Reporting COE members, including providing timely coaching, candid feedback, and professional development opportunities.
8 years’ experience in a large multinational corporation or public accounting firm
3 years’ experience leading a team
BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar
CPA, CMI, CAE or international equivalent
MST or MBA a plus
