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028461 Director - Federal Tax (Open)

Job Description:

This position will report directly to the VP of Global Tax, is a critical member of the Tax Leadership Team, and requires significant interaction across the Finance organization and external service providers. The Director of Federal Tax will be responsible for the departments day-to-day tax operations.

Responsibilities include leading a team of tax professionals in the execution of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740); U.S. Federal and State tax compliance activities, including U.S. International tax compliance; and Federal and State tax planning and tax controversies. Additionally, this position will work closely with, and provide support to, other areas of the department such as US International tax planning. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual that is able to provide technical review; drive the timely completion of the Federal and State tax compliance and related aspects of the tax provision; identify and execute process improvements; and develop less experienced members of the department. This position offers an excellent leadership and career development opportunity.

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Lead a group of tax professionals to timely deliver accurate quarterly and annual global tax provisions, in accordance with ASC 740

• Ensure tax provision adheres to established Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal controls.
• Provide technical expertise regarding ASC 740 matters such as impairments and M&A transactions, (including acquisitions, divestments, and purchase accounting); and advise senior management on the implications of these transactions.
• Maintain supporting documentation for effective tax rate reconciliations, deferred tax calculations, income taxes payable, uncertain tax positions, and tax account reconciliations.

• Coordinate with and assist the Director of Tax Reporting with audit committee and/or board slide presentations.

   

Lead a group of tax professionals in the planning and execution of Federal, State and Local income tax return preparation

• Ensure all federal and state compliance requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completion of all tax return related analysis and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and/or review federal and state income tax estimates and extensions.
• Manage outside providers completing various projects such as R&D tax credit study.

• Lead in the continuous improvement of tax compliance processes, partnering with the Director of Tax Reporting.

   

Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the Company and other outside tax consultants

• Develop efficient relationship with external financial statement auditors.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, Human Resources, the Business Service Center, Business Units, and other teams as necessary to align data flow requirements that effectively meet global reporting and compliance timelines and requirements.
• Actively manage co-sourcing and outsourcing arrangements with external service providers.
• Develop trusted and transparent associations with IRS and state tax auditors.

• Build strong advisory relationship with VP Global Tax.

   

Manage and oversee all tax controversy matters and provide audit defense strategies