Tax Director, Domestic and Forecasting

Edwards Lifesciences•Alton, IL

20h

About The Position

Directs the Tax Accounting and Tax Forecasting sub-function; sets operating standards, priorities, and performance objectives and develops the tax team. How you’ll make an impact: Forecast Model: Owns the design and integrity of the company’s tax forecasting models and scenario analysis, applying tax technical depth to complex, judgment-driven positions. Determines the effective tax rate impact of tax planning opportunities and recommends the tax position to be taken. Delivers the tax inputs and insights to Corporate FP&A for annual earnings and long-range planning. Tax Accounting: Resolves the most complex tax accounting matters, including the corporate effective tax rate, acquisition accounting, and related tax financial reporting. Establishes and governs tax accounting documentation and technical positions, including ASC 740-10 reserves. Owns the design, execution, documentation, and revision of all tax-related financial controls for SOX Section 404 purposes. Serves as a subject matter expert with internal and external auditors on all tax accounting matters. Other: Partners with the VP, Tax Planning to assess, record, and document tax planning strategies and changes in tax law. Partners with the Director, Tax Compliance to integrate and optimize tax compliance and tax accounting processes end to end. Audit controversies, model support Provides as needed mentorship to Tax professionals

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field
A minimum of twelve years of related experience (OR ten years with a Masters)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience
Fortune 500 company
MBT (Master of Business and Technology)

Responsibilities

Owns the design and integrity of the company’s tax forecasting models and scenario analysis, applying tax technical depth to complex, judgment-driven positions.
Determines the effective tax rate impact of tax planning opportunities and recommends the tax position to be taken.
Delivers the tax inputs and insights to Corporate FP&A for annual earnings and long-range planning.
Resolves the most complex tax accounting matters, including the corporate effective tax rate, acquisition accounting, and related tax financial reporting.
Establishes and governs tax accounting documentation and technical positions, including ASC 740-10 reserves.
Owns the design, execution, documentation, and revision of all tax-related financial controls for SOX Section 404 purposes.
Serves as a subject matter expert with internal and external auditors on all tax accounting matters.
Partners with the VP, Tax Planning to assess, record, and document tax planning strategies and changes in tax law.
Partners with the Director, Tax Compliance to integrate and optimize tax compliance and tax accounting processes end to end.
Provides as needed mentorship to Tax professionals