Manager - Tax

kdc/one•Saddle Brook, NJ

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. We are looking for a hands-on Global Tax Provision – U.S. Compliance Manager to join our global tax organization in a high-impact role supporting the Company’s global tax reporting and compliance agenda in a dynamic multinational environment. This position reports to Vice President Global Tax based outside North America and offers broad exposure across the tax function, combining ownership of key elements of the worldwide income tax provision under ASC 740 with oversight of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance in partnership with external advisors This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technical tax accounting, international coordination, and operational execution, capable of balancing technical depth with execution excellence in a dynamic multinational setting. This is not a pure advisor-management role; it is designed for someone who is comfortable operating close to the detail, reviewing workpapers, challenging assumptions, and driving quality across the provision and compliance cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
7–10 years of relevant experience, ideally combining public accounting / Big 4 and multinational corporate tax experience.
Strong expertise in ASC 740, U.S. GAAP tax accounting, and global income tax provision in a multinational environment.
Experience reviewing foreign tax reporting packages and coordinating effectively with international stakeholders and third-party providers
Practical experience with U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and managing external tax advisors.
Experience with purchase accounting / PPA related to business combinations is required.
Familiarity with OneSource or similar tax reporting technologies preferred.
A “process improvement” mindset is a plus.
Open to work travel on a as needed basis.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
Familiarity with OneSource or similar tax reporting technologies preferred.
A “process improvement” mindset is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual global income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, tax account reconciliations, return-to-provision adjustments, footnote and MD&A disclosures, and effective tax rate analysis.
Coordinate, review, and consolidate foreign tax provision from international affiliates and outsourced tax advisors, including assessment of local-to-U.S. GAAP tax reporting differences and related supporting documentation.
Oversee U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance in coordination with external advisors, including review of return packages, extensions, estimated tax payments, and return-to-provision true-ups.
Support tax accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructurings, including purchase accounting / PPA and integration of acquisition-related tax impacts into the provision process.
Partner with Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, international finance teams, external auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting, strong governance, and audit readiness.
Contribute to the enhancement of SOX/internal controls, tax reporting processes, and documentation standards across the provision and compliance cycle