Tax Director at Worthington Industries Inc in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

Worthington Steel is looking for a Tax Director to play a valuable role in its tax department. We seek a smart

innovative

and motivated tax professional with strong tax technical and accounting skills to serve this very important role on the team.

The ideal candidate will be curious

learn quickly

and not afraid to roll up their sleeves to help the team. Candidates will have previous experiences with technical tax matters including but not limited to executive compensation and international taxes and must be comfortable with ASC740

tax issues related to mergers & acquisitions

and tax controversy including audit defense. The successful candidate must have extensive tax technical skills

demonstrated working knowledge of tax accounting

thorough understanding of international tax concepts

and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams. This role will require flexibility and adaptability to deal with peaks and valleys related to workload as the timing is not predictable.

This position will be primarily responsible for tax technical matters

tax planning and policy

and tax controversy as listed below but will cover other areas as needed. Additionally

this role will be responsible for tax issues for Worthington Steel's international operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Tax Accounting

• Serves as a technical advisor on all tax technical matters to the tax department.
• Interacts with international finance departments to collect and review foreign tax packages and ensures tax accounts are accurately and timely reflected under ASC740.
• Researches technical tax matters and prepares memos and documentation to support tax positions.
• Prepares the forecasted rate drivers related to executive compensation

  FDII

  
  

  FTC

  
  

  BEAT

  
  

  GILTI

  
  

  and APB23.

  
  
• Oversees establishment of effective tax forecasts and researches variances with budget versus actual data.
• Ensures M&A and other transactions are accurately and timely incorporated into financials and forecasts.

• Actively participates in M&A strategy including areas related to pre-acquisition consideration

  deal structure

  
  

  valuation

  
  

  due diligence review

  
  

  integration

  
  

  purchase price accounting and post-acquisition restructuring.

  
  
• Identifies transactions that have tax implications and model the impact of various alternative scenarios.
• Monitors tax law changes and understands the impact to the company and implement systems/processes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Collaborates with Treasury to develop tax-efficient repatriation strategies.
• Models impacts of proposed planning initiatives with the Vice President of Tax.
• Serves as a partner to internal teams on employee-related tax issues

  including payroll tax

  
  

  T&E

  
  

  stock-based compensation

  
  

  and global mobility.

  
  

• Prepares US tax calculations and US tax reporting and compliance related to Worthington's international subsidiaries and investments

  including subF

  
  

  GILTI

  
  

  FDII

  
  

  BEAT

  
  

  and FTC.

  
  
• Prepares and maintains E&P calculations and tax attributes for Worthington's foreign subsidiaries.
• Manages income tax audits and other tax controversy including evaluating income tax audit exposures

  developing and executing tax defense strategy

  
  

  preparing responses to audit requests for federal

  
  

  state

  
  

  and regulatory authorities.

  
  
• Coordinates and manages transfer pricing documentation.
• Monitors

  analyzes

  
  

  and implements OECD initiatives including Pillar Two as future requirements develop.

  
  

Teamwork

and Leadership:

• Influences and collaborates with key cross-functional partners and leadership in Accounting

  Finance

  
  

  Legal and Business teams.

  
  
• Supports Global Tax Operations Senior Manager to meet statutory deadlines.
• Inspires

  coaches and mentors tax staff to promote their professional development.

  
  

• Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or Masters in Tax.
• 12+ years of overall tax experience in a corporate in-house environment and/or public accounting firm.
• 4+ years experience working with ASC740.
• 4+ years experience with international tax.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP

  ASC740

  
  

  tax planning and M&A

  
  

  and experience with international tax accounting and compliance.

  
  
• Comprehensive experience in income tax across corporate

  partnership

  
  

  state income tax

  
  

  international tax

  
  

  and transfer pricing disciplines.

  
  
• Tax planning and strategy experience required with exposure to international structures

  business models

  
  

  and global complexity.

  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required

  with the ability to plan and execute at strategic and tactical levels.

  
  
• Strong technology skills including Excel

  ERP systems

  
  

  and Corptax.

  
  
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze and research tax laws as it relates to past or contemplated organizational transactions and determine most favorable application to the company.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with Transfer Pricing guidelines

  rules and methodologies

  
  

  a plus.

  
  
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational leadership.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough tax research.
• Willingness to participate in multiple areas of tax.

• Workstyle: Hybrid (60% In-Office)
• Travel: As needed
• This is a role in Worthington Steel's tax department located in Worthington

  OH.

  
  

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in

but your previous experience doesn't exactly align

we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing

electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America

Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing

pickling

configured blanking

specialty cold reduction

lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus

Ohio

Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy

commitment to sustainability and proven business system

Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers

creating opportunities for employees

and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc.

and its subsidiaries

is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race

color

religion

age

national origin

sex

disability or veteran's status.