State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

Corteva Agriscience • Wilmington, DE

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager to join our Finance Department. This position is based in Wilmington, DE and offers a hybrid work arrangement (in office three days per week).
The SALT Manager will be a key member of the global tax team, supporting state income tax accounting and reporting, U.S. state income and indirect tax compliance, and tax planning for a large multinational public company. The SALT manager will be the primary point of contact for state tax audits. The SALT manager will identify and lead tax planning initiatives and works closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, FP&A and the businesses to provide state tax support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax environment.
• Strong background in state and local tax compliance, income tax accounting and indirect taxes (sales, use, gross receipts).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced tax degree (e.g., Master’s in Tax, JD, or LL.M. in Tax).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Experience with U.S. tax reporting for complex transactions.
• Experience using OneSource tax software.
• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of multi-state income and franchise tax returns, including unitary, combined, and separate filings.
• Manage state-specific adjustments, such as depreciation decoupling, intercompany eliminations, and net operating loss (NOL) tracking.
• Lead the calculation of state apportionment factors and nexus determinations.
• Lead the quarterly and annual state tax provision process (ASC 740), including uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Provide review of sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax filings.
• Oversee the filing of state required annual reports due to Secretary of State registrations.
• Oversee the filing of various federal excise tax returns such as the quarterly Form 720 and the excise tax on stock buyback.
• Oversee the maintenance of tax automation engines and ensure correct taxability logic is applied.
• Oversee the process around customer tax exemption certificate requests and maintenance.
• Monitor state legislative developments and communicate potential financial impact to leadership and government affairs.
• Research and evaluate the tax impact of corporate reorganizations, mergers, and/or acquisitions.
• Drive state and local tax related process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Direct all income/franchise tax audits.
• Actively participate in tax forecasting and strategic planning activities.
• Prepare and review income tax disclosures and supporting documentation for SEC filings.
• Support non-GAAP and investor focused reporting, including adjusted ETR calculations and tax impacts of non-recurring items.
• Maintain and support SOX controls related to income tax accounting.
• Support internal and external audits.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees