Director - Global Tax Reporting

Location: Chicago, IL

Our client is a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 170 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America, and additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Company serves over 80,000 customers in more than 100 countries, representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets. As a world leader in chemical distribution our client is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen with a global focus on safety, health, the environment and sustainability.

Job Description:

This highly visible position operates as Director - Global Tax Reporting.  TThe purpose of this U.S. based position will be to manage the global tax provision, to team with other department directors on cross functional projects, and to manage other special projects. Responsibilities include:

• Leadership role in the preparation and coordination of the Company's corporate income tax provision including U.S., Canada, EMEA, Asia, Latin America and other foreign jurisdictions;
• Perform analysis of income tax related asset and liability accounts and deferred tax analysis, as required for year end and quarterly financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS;
• Prepare worldwide financial footnotes and disclosures; Prepare bank analytics and presentations for management;
• Participate in the company's global forecasting and budgeting process, including analysis of effective tax rates and tax assumptions utilized in the process;
• Leadership role in the implementation of global income tax provision software solutions and automated processes to streamline the preparation of the tax provision;
• Monitor U.S. GAAP and IFRS financial reporting developments and the impact to the Company's financial reporting under both standards;
• Document and incorporate Sarbanes-Oxley processes and procedures; Assist with providing information to external auditors;
• Participate in cross-specialty area compliance including domestic, international and cross border transfer pricing;
• Manage complex special projects as assigned.

This position requires an individual with a minimum of fifteen to twenty years of U.S. federal tax experience in industry and/or “Big 4” public accounting (minimum two years public accounting). Individual must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and manage a team. Individual must possess strong accounting and problem solving skills with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to research and apply tax law to business transactions and strong project management skills are required. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MST and CPA required.

International Tax Manager

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Our client is one of the largest private companies in the United States. Its businesses have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ over 60,000 people. It owns a diverse group of companies involved in refining and chemicals; process and pollution control equipment and technologies; minerals; fertilizers; polymers and fibers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching. Since 2003, they have invested more than $45 billion in acquisitions and other capital expenditures.

Job Description:
This highly visible position operates as International Tax Manager. This individual will join a dynamic, fast-paced environment based in the company's corporate tax structure. This team is responsible for all aspects of income tax compliance with respect to the global operations of the company including US tax return compliance for domestic and international operations, position management, and audit support. The International Tax Manager will be responsible for the US income tax compliance for a specific set of entities. Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage US foreign compliance and reporting requirements for regional operations;
• Coordinate reporting of business information to consolidations function;
• Support federal tax audits when needed;
• Track tax positions and their potential impacts on the company's compliance effort and effective tax rate.
• Perform tax research and planning.
• Provide working knowledge of accounting theory to ascertain potential tax ramifications of complex business transactions.
• Provide knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters, particularly federal tax provision and compliance.
• Provide process improvements, proactively streamlining procedures and reporting.

Experience Required:

Position requires an individual with a minimum of five years of international tax experience working in one or more tax compliance areas including corporate, state and partnership. Individual must have demonstrated experience leading and mentoring staff as well as substantial experience managing projects. Successful candidate must possess excellent technical writing and editing skills as well as strong verbal communication skills. Position requires an individual with strong organizational skills and demonstrated work paper documentation skills. Individual must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize, evaluate and communicate potential international tax risks and planning opportunities. Position requires an individual that has the ability to apply creative problem solving skills to evaluate and select alternative actions to lessen international tax burdens.

This role requires an individual with experience working in a "Big 4" and/or large multinational corporate environment. A Bachelors in Accounting is required with a MST and CPA preferred.

Income Tax Accountant
Location: Boise, Idaho

Our client is one of the largest veterinary distributors in the United States selling to licensed veterinarians. Their mission is to be the best resource to the veterinary profession by delivering superior value, efficiency and innovation. Since 1976, they been serving companion animal, equine and livestock veterinarians.

Job Description:

The income Tax Accountant will ensure that our client is compliant in the area of income tax. Compliance will be accomplished through the preparation, research, and filing of tax returns and assisting customers with tax related issues. Primary responsibilities include: 

• Ability to direct or control assigned tax related activities;
• Research and interpret tax statutes and regulations;
• Maintain tax records and prepare schedules and reports for income tax provision;
• Assist in the preparation and compliance of income taxes;
• Assist in the preparation of accounting entries for the company's fiscal and period closings;
• Prepare miscellaneous tax returns and assist with compliance of all tax licenses;
• Adhere to all tax reporting due dates;
• Assist the Tax Manager with special projects as requested;
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested. 

Experience Required:

Role requires an individual with a minimum of two to four years of corporate tax experience. The individual must have in-depth knowledge of GAAP and have the ability to manage multiple and complex projects. Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and communication skills are required in this role. The qualified candidate should be proficient with Excel and demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and work with databases and manage data. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required with a MST or CPA preferred.

Senior Tax Accountant
Location: United States

Our Modesto, California client is the leading US exporter of beverages, selling 60 brands in more than 90 countries around the world. The company employs more than 5,000 employees worldwide and has an unwavering commitment to quality since it was established more than 75 years ago.

Job Description:

Our client is searching for a Senior Tax Accountant who will be responsible for the preparation and the review of Federal and Multi-State returns for the parent company and it's subsidiaries. This includes preparation and review of the company's consolidated US Federal Tax return; Preparation of the tax provision in accordance with FASB ASC 740; Coordination with the Accounting departments in order to gather all documentation necessary for US Federal and State Tax filings; Respond to internal and external requests for information in a timely manner; Monitor Federal and Multi-State tax legislation and regulations and communicate relevant positions to management and separate business units; Preparation of statistical and financial reports; Conducting and participating in tax research; and Maintaining tax records and preparing claims for tax refunds.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Must have experience working in a sophisticated tax environment and have the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills are required in this role, as well as the ability to manage multiple and complex tax projects.
• BS/BA in Accounting is required with a MST and/or CPA preferred.