Global Tax Manager - US GAAP & Provision

The Global Tax Provision Manager role is responsible for overseeing US GAAP provision review. This role involves coordination with various Celanese teams as well as outside service providers in compiling tax analysis to be reported in Celanese financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Review quarterly/annual tax provisions for foreign group of entities as a part of global tax provision;
• Assist US GAAP reporting on foreign acquisition and integration;
• Research and apply the US GAAP rules ensure the accuracy of the financial statement reporting;
• Manage/Develop tax professionals within tax reporting and compliance team;
• Prepare/review accounting quarterly/annual JE's related to income tax provision;
• Review global ASC 740-10 (FIN48) summary/rollforward and communicate SAP entries to the appropriate accounting centers on a quarterly basis;
• Review account reconciliation for various US and foreign tax accounts in accordance with Celanese Policies and Procedures;
• Assist/review federal proforma corporate income tax returns for consolidated group;
• Coordinate/manage control evidence according to SOX 404 guidelines for the Company’s global provision;
• Review various book to tax adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Accounting or related field required; Masters in Tax or Accounting preferred.
• CPA Preferred.
• 5 - 7 years experience.
• In depth knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts.
• In depth knowledge of US domestic and international income tax laws and principles.
• Experience with the preparation and review of global income tax provision.
• Advanced level of use/knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Team player.
• Thorough and attentive to details.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to not only gather and report information but also analyze results and identify ways to improve.
• Experience with SAP/ BCS/BCP preferred.
• Experience with income tax provision software Longview, OTP, or Corptax preferred.
• Experience with accounting procedures and policies.
• Experience with Fortune 500 Company or public accounting firms.
• Experience with researching complex corporate tax issues.