Tax Manager- Compliance and Reporting

Mars•Hackettstown, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax; Federal and state U.S. income tax compliance and financial statement accounting
Large corporate multinational tax environment experience
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to execute initiatives from beginning to completion
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in data analytic systems (Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI) preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting standards; assess impact on the company
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations
Manage US GAAP income tax provisions and FIN 48 positions for domestic corporation, domestic and foreign partnerships, foreign corporations and disregarded entities
Review and validate effective tax rate (ETR) and balance sheet (payable, deferred tax) calculations
Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
Manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns
Oversee the tax compliance calendar to ensure all deadlines are met
Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers as needed
Review and validate supporting workpapers and documentation for tax filings
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of tax support processes and proactively recommend improvements to enhance efficiency within the tax department
Be skilled in relationship building, nurturing team member strengths and identifying areas for improvement
Ability to influence stakeholders; represent and advocate for team needs
Provide tax advice and support to business units on various tax matters including Federal and State concerns, W-9 requests, local exemption forms