Tax and Asset Accounting Director

About the role

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions." We are currently seeking a Tax and Asset Accounting Director to be part of our team in Ann Arbor, MI.

Position responsibilities

• Responsible for tax functions of the US based Wacker entities, including tax compliance and planning (federal, state, and local)
• Tax accounting under IFRS standards and interaction with local auditors for the annual financial audit and half year review
• Managing tax audits and tax agreements regarding related party tax audit adjustments (including APA requests)
• Applying for, negotiating, and reporting related to tax incentives (federal as well as state & local)
• Property tax compliance (primarily personal property)
• Work closely with respective functions of the ultimate parent company and other financial functions within the company (e.g. accounting, controlling, local management)
• Manage co-sourcing arrangements for direct tax return preparation as well as personal property tax return compliance
• Function as a primary financial liaison with the CFO and CEO for the US group companies
• Provide leadership and direction for the tax and asset accounting teams to ensure the effective use of time and available resources
• Review of and continuous improvement of tax workpapers to support direct and indirect tax compliance processes as well as quarterly tax provision
• Oversight and management of tax functions: Tax structuring; Tax returns; Tax incentives; and Tax accounting
• Review/approval of all filings, tax payments, etc.
• Alignment with global tax, accounting and treasury departments; including IFRS local GAAP and tax law requirements in the U.S., including review of new tax legislation, filing requirements, etc.
• Management of Asset Accounting team, assisting with technical issues as needed, including property tax compliance
• Department Administration and planning, budgeting, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field. MBA or MST preferred, as well as CPA
• 7 – 10 years as a manager of others
• Experience in an industrial setting responsible for tax planning and compliance, tax accounting, as well as credits & incentives
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Requires knowledge and managerial experience in US Tax (federal and state & local), computerized SAP accounting systems, Tax accounting (IAS 12)
• Requires knowledge in general accounting (IFRS preferred), including asset accounting and lease accounting (IFRS 16)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to get along and interface with associated Corporate personnel and balance other business considerations
• Well-developed skills to lead and manage a small team

Benefits

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

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