Tax Manager - International - Westlake Careers

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Assoc. Director - Tax, function as a tax subject matter expert for Europe (primarily Germany and the Netherlands) and Asia Pacific. Act as primary point of contact for local controllers on corporate income tax matters; including but not limited to tax research, country planning & optimization, transfer pricing analysis, and tax audits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day European and Asia Pacific income tax function in support of one or more business segments, including providing timely and accurate advice.
• Review foreign income tax returns for accuracy. Collaborate with local controllers to prepare return-to-accrual workpapers and adjustments.
• Assist local controllers in preparing non-US quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Assist/support local controllers with tax audits and examinations; including reviewing audit responses and assessing the need for a UTP accrual.
• Design and implement tax strategies and other tax-related initiatives; legal entity restructurings, repatriations, intercompany debt management/planning.
• Coordinate CbC notifications, assist with ad-hoc transfer pricing (TP) analysis and documentation, assist with preparation and review of annual TP local files, manage intercompany contractual arrangements.
• Stay abreast of, document, assess, and communicate the impact of proposed and enacted foreign tax law to affected controllers and other relevant members of the tax department.
• Perform technical review and research of complex international tax issues and preparation of compliance memos and summaries.
• Manage external vendor relationships, costs, and deliverables- ensuring timely accurate filings
• Complete corporate tax research, tax planning and special projects as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting from four-year college or university, Masters in Tax preferred.
• Minimum twelve (12) year work experience required, including knowledge of local European and Asia Pacific tax regulations and OECD principles. As well as experience with local tax planning and transfer pricing requirements.
• CPA required.
• Experience with SAP accounting systems, S/4hana, Power BI, BPC consolidation software, OneSource income tax software helpful.
• Strong communication skills needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.