Senior Director, Tax at CMA CGM in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.


Job Summary


The Sr Dir, Tax for NORTAM is responsible for any tax matter of CMA CGM in the US and Canada, notably including all the shipping related matters, M&A projects, tax audits, business support, etc. This position also encompasses the management of the US-based tax team and the supervision of the Federal, State and Local tax compliance activity of the organization, including management of Federal, State and Local audits/examinations. This position supervises the information gathering for timely and accurate preparation of the international and US/Canada income tax returns, estimated taxes and extensions. This position will also respond to any and all the US/Canada tax authorities notices or inquiries related to income tax or indirect tax compliance or tax payments.



Responsibilities:


• Deal with any tax matter for CMA CGM in the US and Canada. Liaise with local tax advisors/lawyers and tax authorities when required (audit, projects, etc.). Implement the Group tax policy and orientations in North America.
• Manage and supervise the work of the US-based tax team, including but not limited to, Federal, State and local tax compliance for the Group. Ensure the tax team coordination and the cooperation between the tax team and the other departments (accounting, business control, commercial, etc.). Closely liaise with HO Tax Department and implement an effective information sharing process with all the necessary department in HO and, more generally, within the Group.
• Supervise the data/information gathering by the US-based tax team. Ensure compliance with regards to the company's specific shipping tax regimes.
• Supervise the preparation and /or review of the quarterly income tax provision process for the quarterly and year-end tax provision computations for the group, including but not limited to provision schedules, NI reconciliation, M-3 adjustments, the net operating loss and credit carry forwards, the tax exposure rollforward, the quarterly interest calculation on tax exposures and other relevant data. Supervise the information gathering by the US based tax team for the preparation of the income tax returns for the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, foreign bank account reports, trust returns and enterprise zone credits.

• Supervise the section 883/tonnage tax calculation annually. Work closely with external consultants by responding to inquiries, questions, and resolving issues related to the preparation of the income tax returns to ensure timely and accurate preparation. Supervise the review of all federal returns and supporting schedules prior to filing to ensure information is reported accurately. Ensure all required payments and filings are made timely.

• Ensure booked income on tax returns tie to audited financial statements for the relevant companies. Research US/Canada and International tax issues as needed.
• Managing and responding to all the US/Canada tax authorities audit requests. Assist as needed for internal analysis and support for the audit and appeals process.
• Supervise the preparation of the 1120 and 1120 F Federal Tax returns
• MISCELLANEOUS RELATED DUTIES or PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


• In-depth knowledge of international taxation rules
• Extensive knowledge and practice of various US tax regulations (notably in shipping)
• Significant experience in team management (more than 10 years)
• General knowledge of the accounting principles
• Proficient use of technology including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to understand the details and effectively share with others in a clear and concise manner.
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to perform complex tasks independently, solve problems and achieve results while managing multiple priorities
• Strong skills in tax research
• Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines



Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferrably in Finance
• Master's Degree Preferred
• JD, Tax law strongly preferred
• General Experience: 15+ years
• Industry Experience: 10-15 years
  

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