Tax Manager - Wieland

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

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Wieland is hiring a Tax Manager, North America. The Tax Manager, North America is an exciting opportunity reporting directly to the US Director Tax within a matrix organization. This position will lead US national income tax and sales & use tax compliance, reporting and risk mitigation functions for Wieland’s NA national and foreign operations. This position will drive Wieland’s efforts to properly calculate the U.S. international tax provisions, including GILTI, BEAT and FDII. The position manages preparation, review, filing and defense of the U.S. national and international income tax returns, including, but not limited to preparing tax packages, computing E&P, GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credit, R&D, LIFO, UNICAP, IRC 174, and identifying transactions that have tax ramifications. This role will also be responsible for sales tax - including strong collaboration with the US Finance organization and German central tax department for implementing the worldwide tax strategy and worldwide tax planning, including BEPS Pillar Two. This person will lead a team of 1-2 individuals. 

This role is located in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will be open to travel to locations across North America. Relocation is available. 

Tax Manager Responsibilities:

• Plays key role in the preparation, review and filing of the national income tax returns, including preparing tax packages and deferred tax calculation.
• Research of complex tax issues, as well as interprets and applies tax law, regulations, and cases to specific transactions and factual situations, including business development and integration scenarios.
• Contributes to the development of a strategy to admin the US national tax filing and compliance process using automation to gain efficiencies and ensure completeness and accuracy of the filings.
• Collaboration with the German Headquarters concerning tax planning and tax compliance matters.
• Cooperation with counterparts in the organization in order to fulfill the regulations for sales tax, after implementation of an excellent software.
• Executing and owning work-streams for tax projects and programs in order to manage tax data.
• Assistance of the external review of the annual tax provision by the certified public auditors, as well as be the main point of contact for external tax consultants.
• Oversees the preparation and review of disclosure statements and elections related to international acquisitions, restructuring, and tax planning.
• Collaborates internally with inter-company departments to advance tax strategies and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Assists in the identification and management of key risks emanating from international tax operations, compliance, and reporting.
• Responses to IRS inquiries on complex topics and analyzes technical positions in IRS audit examinations.
• Active management of IRA topics in order to fulfill the requirements for the incentives.

Tax Manager Qualifications:

• Combined 12+ years of experience within a Public and Corporate setting, including exposure to international tax.
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Accounting or business-related field.
• CPA (with both Public & Industry experience) preferred.
• Strong technical skills and experience in different accounting systems.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing concepts.
• Excellent tax IT skills for having the appropriate data for tax function.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, and experiences with different accounting and tax software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to articulate complex tax and accounting concepts to all levels of the business.
• Managing external resources for specific tax topic adequately with focus of in-house consulting.
• Ability to think conceptually, critically, analytically, and quantitatively
• Proven problem solver.
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.