TAX DIRECTOR - VALENT NORTH AMERICA LLC
Company: Valent BioSciences
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
About Us:Valent North America LLC is the shared services
organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which
are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned
subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America
unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information
Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to
maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of
companies.Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration,
sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop
production and pest management that deliver value for customers and
stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the
research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of
biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest
health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan's leading
chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally
that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples'
daily lives.General Description:The purpose of this position is to
be accountable for executing on tax vision and strategies,
establishing tax policies and procedures, and for managing the tax
operations and reporting for the SCAI (Sumitomo Chemical America,
Inc.) region, including: the Valent Group of Companies, MGK, SPNA,
and SCAT ("the Companies"). This includes development of the
optimal tax strategy, structures policies and procedures to
minimize the tax liability yet remaining in compliance with all the
relevant tax laws. Support all group companies' business strategies
including licensing, mergers, and acquisitions and major capital
projects. Responsible for managing all statutory tax filings and
financial accounting for the tax related accounts. Manages and
develops tax staff to improve capabilities, competencies, staying
current on tax changes, and overall impact to the
organization.Principal Responsibilities:
- Responsible for timely compliant submissions of all statutory
tax filings.
- Leads the Financial Audit regarding all tax matters and Tax
Related Accounts.
- Accountable for setting tax strategies, establishing tax
policies and procedures, and for overseeing companies tax
requirements and reporting.
- Accountable for supporting the finance functions, other
corporate functions, and Operations with regards to all tax
matters.
- Accountable for representing the Companies in federal, state,
local, and internal tax audits, and in negotiations with applicable
tax authorities, and for defending the Companies tax
positions.
- Accountable for compliance with the tax laws of all
jurisdictions in which the Companies operate.
- Responsible for effective and clear communication with respect
to tax policies and procedures (as well as other financial matters)
across the Companies.
- Partners with Operations/Corporate Function leaders to ensure
that tax considerations are appropriately integrated into new
business initiatives.
- Ensures that the tax function is appropriately staffed,
trained, and managed (including hiring, performance management and
other employment status decisions for the department).
- Provides guidance and leadership to the tax function in
completing objectives.
- Manages and coaches direct reports and develops team to improve
capabilities and competencies.
- Maintains key relationships with Finance Function, Other
Corporate Functions, Operations, regions and countries.
- Works with SCC in developing and adherence to transfer prices
and document practice in accordance with International
Standards.
- Ensure tax compliance in intercompany transactions with US and
foreign subsidiaries.Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of relevant tax experience. Experience with a
Big 4 firm or a large corporate tax department of a multinational
company is desired.
- Proven knowledge of Complex Federal and International tax
concepts applicable to corporations, ASC 740 preparation and
analysis and US tax reporting for international operations
- Experience with tax research software, i.e., CCH, BNA,
etc.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong project management skills
- Effective oral and written communications skills within Finance
function, and across the organization
- Ability to work independently and as part of a teamEducation:
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
J.D., LLM, MST, or MBA are helpful.
- CPA with an active license or equivalent preferred.Travel: up
to 20% of the time.Physical Demands and Work Environment (OFFICE
Position)The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands include constant sitting, walking, standing,
simple grasping and fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending
at the neck and waist; and occasional squatting, climbing,
kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping,
pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level,
lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around
equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and
mouse.
- Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to
40% / Occasional = Up to 10%What We Offer:You'll enjoy competitive
compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program
available to all eligible full-time employees, and a comprehensive
benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k
matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with
time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer
several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life
balance.We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's
what drives us: Valent North America LLC has a strong commitment to
both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In
fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in
our culture since the company's founding. Today, it remains at the
forefront of everything we do.
- Valent North America LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation
and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status,
disabilities, or protected veteran status.#LI-Hybrid
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