Director, Tax Accounting

Description

TerraCycle Overview 

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. 

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Job Overview

The Director, Tax Accounting is responsible for all aspects of TerraCycle’s tax function. The position works closely with third-party tax compliance and tax strategy advisors based in the US and abroad to ensure TerraCycle’s compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all TerraCycle tax matters including compliance, reporting tax planning
• and strategy, and incentive tax opportunities
• Facilitate and manage the accurate and timely preparation and filing of the company’s state, local and federal tax forms, as well as tax filings for international locations
• Monitor changes to tax laws and regulations, and lead appropriate updates to TerraCycle’s policies and strategies
• Analyze impact of key transactions and decisions on tax
• Manage and facilitate tax inquiries and audits by the relevant authorities
• Work with internal and external legal counsel and external auditors as needed
• Develop and maintain the required record keeping support for all tax matters related to the company’s business activities
• Identify and address opportunities for improvement and areas of risk within existing processes, driving towards Sarbanes-Oxley as the Company prepares for a potential initial public offering in the medium term
• Support special tax and legal related projects

Requirements

 Desired Qualifications

• CPA or JD/active law license highly desirable
• 7-10 years of experience in a tax accounting role and at least 2 years of experience in a
• management role
• Experience working in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills
• Excellent knowledge of US federal, state and local taxation for corporations
• Knowledge of IFRS (GST/VAT in Canada/EU) and transfer pricing documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Direct experience with ASC 740
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks independently and as a team
• Strong management skills

Compensation

•  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 22 PTO 2 VTO 9 paid holidays per year
• Hybrid work schedule
• Year-round Flex Fridays
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F

TerraCycle requires all employees to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have a valid religious or medical reason for being exempt.

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to  Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. 

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment.  At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.