Sr. Manager – Tax – International
| Company | Westlake |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from four-year college or university, Masters in Tax preferred.
- Minimum twelve (12) years work experience required, knowledge of local European tax regulations and OECD principles preferred.
- CPA required.
- Experience with SAP accounting systems, S/4hana, Power BI, BPC consolidation software, OneSource income tax software helpful.
- Strong communication skills needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day income tax function in support of one or more business segments, including providing timely and accurate advice.
- Review foreign income tax returns for accuracy. Collaborate with local controllers to prepare return-to-accrual workpapers and adjustments.
- Assist local controllers in preparing non-US quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions.
- Assist/support local controllers with tax audits and examinations; including reviewing audit responses and assessing the need for a UTP accrual.
- Design and implement tax strategies and other tax-related initiatives; legal entity restructurings, cash repatriation, intercompany debt management/planning.
- Assist with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition planning.
- Coordinate CbC notifications, assist with ad-hoc transfer pricing (TP) analysis and documentation, assist with preparation and review of annual TP local files, manage intercompany contractual arrangements.
- Stay abreast of, document, assess, and communicate the impact of proposed and enacted foreign tax law to affected controllers and other relevant members of the tax department.
- Perform technical review and research of complex international tax issues and preparation of compliance memos and summaries.
- Manage external vendor relationships, costs, and deliverables- ensuring timely accurate filings.
- Complete corporate tax research, tax planning and special projects as needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Fully supports company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
- Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Tax preferred.
- Experience with SAP accounting systems, S/4hana, Power BI, BPC consolidation software, OneSource income tax software helpful.