Tax Compliance Manager, US State & Local

Mondelēz International•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee State Direct Tax Compliance processes related to income tax compliance, projections and forecasting, state tax planning, audit defense, and accounting for income tax requirements for the U.S.

Requirements

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in U.S. state and local tax laws and regulations; U.S. GAAP tax accounting; tax policy and procedures; and tax compliance and audit defense processes.
BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the tax scope.
Relevant state direct tax experience.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Minimum 5-7+ years of state tax experience including compliance review and audit defense
Experience in U.S. Federal and tax accounting (ASC 740)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online tax research tools (CCH, BNA, and/or RIA)
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and communicate to non-tax individuals
Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately, completely, and timely meet project deadlines
Desire to grow and take on a leadership role with strong intellectual curiosity
Experience performing tax work in a large public accounting firm or large publicly traded multinational corporation

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in accounting or taxation preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day State Direct Tax Compliance processes which include coordinating with outside service providers on the preparation of state tax returns and state tax filings as well as supporting workpapers. Responsibilities also include gathering and analyzing information needed by external service providers and preparing supporting workpapers as needed.
Oversee state accounting for income taxes, including reviewing and updating the blended state rates, reviewing and calculating tax adjustments and other matters to ensure compliance with tax laws and U.S. GAAP requirements. Lead state tax audits, including managing the relationship with the state tax auditors and responding to information requests.
Ensure that state tax compliance requirements for the U.S. are timely and accurately met and that tax policies are followed including compliance with internal standards on completion dates, record retention and workpaper support.
Monitor tax legislative events, tax-planning and business initiative developments. Provide management with ongoing income tax guidance and support.
Develop and continually improve direct tax compliance processes and ways of working.
Contribute to a high performing Tax team in the U.S.