We are partnering with a Globally Renown Health/Hygiene Company based out in Philadelphia, PA, as they are looking to expand their US Tax team with this Senior Tax Manager position!
Within this role you will be both the manager of the process and of people, along with working as a key business partner for the firm when dealing with external advisors. This is a very well-rounded position handling direct and indirect tax compliance, tax research, M&A and restructuring projects, tax audit defenses amongst other tasks.
What we offer you:
Base Salary ranging from $165,000-175,000
Very High Target Bonus
Amazing Comprehensive Benefits
Lucrative 401k Package & PTO
What you will do:
Oversee day-to-day operations related to taxes in US and Canada, such as reporting, audits, controls and advice to secure correct and effective tax treatments in the region
Partner with the business to provide tax technical expertise and advice, being seen as a true value-adding business partner, advising on operations, transactions and other activities to achieve shared objectives.
Lead or participate in a range of diverse and business critical projects across the region, including cross-border financing, M&A, restructuring, to optimize tax positions and to reduce tax exposures.
Ownership of the region's tax compliance and reporting obligations (including federal, state & local and sales & use taxes, as well as GST) by managing a variety of tax activities to ensure accurate and timely compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards through a combination of in-house tax and finance resources and external advisors.
Review tax processes to ensure efficiency, robust controls and risk management with a continuous improvement mindset, whilst seeking out innovative solutions
Review of new regional legislation and reporting standards and advice on the implications for e.g. effective tax rate, cash forecasts and disclosures, updating relevant stakeholders and taking timely implementation actions as appropriate.
Build long-term relationships within area of responsibility (internally) and manage ongoing relationships with external stakeholders like Tax Authorities, consultants and advisors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
Lead, empower and develop the global tax team for US / Canada by daily interactions and feedback, as well as via our overall employee management process of goal setting, conversations and annual review.
What we are looking for:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Taxation, Masters in Taxation preferred
Advanced degree in taxation (MBA or MS) and/or professional designation (CPA, CMA, etc.)
10+ years of working experience in tax within the US and/or Canada region from a combination of public accounting firm and in-house experience within a multinational company
Minimum five years of working experience of people management and proven track record of leading and developing high-performing and motivated teams
Experience in project and change management and as such successful execution of different kinds of projects and implementations, while driving positive change
Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus, as is a proven track record in process improvements, automation and ERP systems conversions