Sr Tax Manager

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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Job Summary

The Tax Senior Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of tax planning, compliance, and reporting for the North America region of Huhtamaki. This individual will work closely with the Vice President of Tax, as well as other members of the finance and accounting team, to ensure that the company is in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This role will be the lead business partner for tax supporting the North America segment and leadership team in providing guidance on the tax implications of business activities and will have dotted line reporting to the SVP, Finance and CFO, North America.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate as a member of Huhtamaki's Global Tax team and participate in Group's regional and global tax and transfer pricing matters and initiatives.

• Contribute to business projects, including through the evaluation of possible tax implications of new business models, provision of expert advice on tax, transfer pricing and/or indirect tax matters to cross-functional project teams and supporting the planning and implementation of business initiatives.

• Responsibility for US and Mexico tax reporting and tax accounting processes in local GAAP and IFRS.

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize the company's tax liability and optimize cash flow.

• Manage the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns for the North American region.

• Oversee the calculation of quarterly estimated tax payments and ensure timely payment of all taxes.

• Manage uncertain tax positions and related income tax provisions.

• Manage federal and state tax audits.

• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and make recommendations to management on potential impacts to the company.

• Supports the negotiation of credits and incentives and assures compliance with any resulting reporting requirements.

• Supports the North America region with tax implications and effects of mergers, divestitures and acquisitions, working closely with the Head of M&A Finance & Tax.

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors.

• Build key relationships with various business stakeholders in the North America segment to understand the broader business landscape and provide guidance and support on tax related matters.

• Support the digitalization of tax processes and broader businesses processes that impact tax, including supporting the implementation of an ERP system.

• Ensure appropriate internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes.

• Management and development of tax staff, including both direct employees and outsourced resources.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of tax experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.

• Experience with tax planning and compliance for multinational corporations.

Preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with tax software and ERP systems.

• Experience managing a team of tax professionals.

Environment

• Hybrid work environment that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to employees. In-office hours are set by group Manager.

• Work hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but could require after hours and weekend work to complete projects on time

• Travel as needed; up to 10%

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