Manager, Tax Compliance

About the role

The Manager, Tax Compliance is responsible for managing and supporting Celanese’s U.S. international tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role leverages expertise in accounting and taxation to evaluate the U.S. federal tax implications of the company’s global operations, ensure compliance with complex international tax regulations, and identify opportunities to improve tax processes and efficiencies. The Tax Compliance Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to oversee international tax filings, support quarterly and annual tax provision processes, conduct tax research and planning analyses, and manage key compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review tax return workpapers, return statements, and U.S. international informational returns (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865).
• Assist in the review of the U.S. international aspects of the quarterly and annual tax provisions (e.g., subpart F, GILTI/NCTI, E&P, and foreign tax credit estimates).
• Research and prepare materials for projects related to tax planning considerations and initiatives.
• Work closely with consultants on tax return and provision preparation and review, as well as various tax planning projects.
• Gather information, analyze transactions, and prepare annual Form 1042 and 1042-S filings.
• Prepare and review Forms W-8 for Celanese entities and as part of the third-party foreign vendor setup process.
• Coordinate with Celanese's Treasury Department to prepare/submit the annual FBAR filing.
• Work on various projects related to process improvements and compliance.
• Support the international tax team and consultants on various compliance, provision, and project-based tasks.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in preparing and reviewing work, with a focus on U.S. international taxation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant preferred; Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax laws, including GILTI/NCTI, Subpart F, E&P, FTCs, etc.
• Understanding of U.S. structuring rules (e.g., 1248, 964(e), Subchapter C) and foreign tax rules is a plus.
• Experience with tax preparation software (CorpTax preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and BCS preferred.
• Experience researching complex corporate and partnership tax issues.
• Ability to analyze and determine the impact of transactions and related tax attributes.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to gather and report information, analyze results, and identify areas for improvement; problem solver.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrated learning agility and desire to learn.
• Experience with accounting procedures and policies.
• Experience working with or for a Fortune 500 multinational company or Big 4 accounting firm is a plus.
• Understanding of ASC 740 impact on U.S. international tax issues (e.g., GILTI/NCTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits) and drivers of the provision process is a plus.