Manager, Tax Incentives at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

What you'll Do
This position is responsible for managing the Company's Tax incentives and related accounting requirements. The position is responsible to monitor potential tax savings on future tax expenditures and infrastructure spend by the Company (GP1) (MG2) . This position will support the global development, retail warehouse and other facility growth expansionary activities by identifying, negotiating and complying with the reporting requirements for statutory and discretionary incentives to facilitate and help maximize the return on investment.

• Manage Indirect Tax Savings (utility tax refunds, manufacturing exemptions, etc.)
• Research complex credits & tax incentives, energy incentives and infrastructure incentives before Americold completes board approval on potential projects.
• Provide the sources of the incentives and identify the discretionary incentives
• Independently complete all paperwork necessary to secure incentives (statutory and discretionary tax incentives) and quantify all limitations plus special circumstances to obtain the full benefit of the incentives.
• Prepare and request for Proposals (RFP) on Incentives within Americold's (AMC) desired placement of new build/expansions (plus surrounding counties/states for competitive bid packages)
• Negotiate with applicable governmental entities to reduce future state tax liabilities
• Working with our AMC Legal/Local counsel to complete/finalize bond agreements, payment in lieu of tax (PILOT), Fee In Lieu of Taxes (FILOT), or other agreements between Americold and state / local governments
• Reconcile timing of incentives, constraints, and milestones
• Create/prepare a template to communicate all milestones, clawback provisions to target audience (executive management, internal Americold groups, and external consultants)
• Ongoing maintenance of tax incentive programs secured
• Reviews studies of credits & incentives opportunities to identify alternative courses of actions to benefit Americold.
• Complete responses required to communication with external
• Other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 5 + years in Tax Incentive work is required
• Experience in attending local tax incentive meetings/hearings
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude in a high-volume and changing environment
• Demonstration of ownership and ability to multi-task to balance responsibilities with assigned projects, while ensuring that all deadlines are met
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word
• Advanced knowledge/experience in Excel
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably within all levels of the organization
• Self-starter with exceptional ability to identify and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential
• Very strong organizational and analytical skills
• Progressive, flexible, and team-oriented approach desired
• International tax experience is a plus
• Experience with Oracle and Alteryx is a plus

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.