Director, Tax Reporting & Audit

DRiV, a Tenneco company, includes 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older. We are driven to elevate the ride experience through technology and high-performance solutions, delivering innovation, quality and unparalleled service to our Aftermarket customers.

About the role

This position will oversee all aspects of the company’s tax accounting, tax compliance, domestic tax research, and audit defense. The role leads the quarterly and year-end tax accounting process, oversees the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, and manages audit defense with regular interaction with federal and state tax exam authorities. The position will also interface regularly with finance, legal, corporate departments, and business unit management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the income tax provision process, including coordination with third-party service providers who assist in the preparation of the company’s consolidated quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Responsible for documentation and maintenance of Uncertain Tax Positions in accordance with ASC 740-10.
• Lead the audit defense efforts related to the examination process of tax returns by various governmental agencies.
• Provide recommendations to resolve tax audit issues and conclude such audits in a timely manner that is most beneficial to the company.
• Lead domestic tax planning.
• Coordinate with the regional finance directors of the company’s international operations to obtain information for US returns and worldwide tax provision.
• Prepare tax forecasts for planning and effective tax rate analysis.
• Oversee the global tax compliance engagement in coordination with the local finance teams.
• Manage the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return as well as state and local income tax returns.
• Oversee the preparation of forms 5471, 1118, and 8858 that are prepared by an outside service provider.
• Manage and develop tax personnel.

Requirements

• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex multinational environment.
• Expertise in federal and state tax.
• Detailed technical comprehension of tax law, accounting, business, and economic principles and procedures within a complex multinational legal structure.
• Extensive knowledge of federal income taxation.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and financial analysis skills to convey tax impacts of complex technical issues to non-tax stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate strategic business objectives with overall tax strategies.
• Strong training and people development skills.
• Project management skills.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Master of Taxation degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary with bonus.
• Standard benefits package.