Director, Tax Integration & Planning

Company: Nestlé Companies
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Category: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Location: Arlington , VA

Job ID: 20004879

Nestlé in the United States, part of Nestlé S.A., is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future – for individuals and families, for our thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet. We are transforming our product portfolio – from pet care, bottled water, frozen meals, and infant nutrition – to meet changing consumer needs by focusing on high-growth food, beverage and consumer categories.

Our operations in the U.S. are composed of seven operating companies: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, Nestlé Waters, Nestlé Gerber, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional, and Nespresso, all focused on our mission of “Good Food, Good Life.” As the world’s largest food and beverage company, you can expect tremendous potential for professional growth and achievement, opportunities to make an impact on a global scale, and substantial rewards for a job well done.

Job Summary

The Tax department is a part of the Nestlé Finance organization responsible for all tax matters affecting the US operations, and is involved in all important mergers and acquisitions, treasury, and business structuring decisions. We are a collaborative organization which works closely with Legal, Legislative Affairs, Treasury, Accounting, Human Resources and Business Operations. As the Director, Tax Integration & Planning, you will have a meaningful role in ensuring the company follows the latest federal tax rules in our tax compliance processes and tax planning initiatives. Additionally, you will work closely with fellow Tax Leadership Team members in assisting with acquisitions and dispositions, legislative initiatives and ongoing compliance process enhancements. You may be asked to assist other tax professionals globally on cross jurisdictional initiatives, including global Tax leaders in Vevey, Switzerland.

Primary Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Tax Operations to evaluate tax processes and find opportunities for processes improvement

Perform the technical review of the federal tax return related to accounting methods, statements and elections

Manage the technical review of tax projects including R&D credit, FDII evaluation, BEAT assessment, and tax accounting method changes

Acquire detailed knowledge of proposed, temporary and final tax legislation; assess impact to Nestlé; and work with tax compliance team to incorporate any tax law changes and prepare/implement compliance processes

Assist with, and sometimes lead, merger and acquisition (M&A) projects, such as tax due diligence, modeling of tax benefits/costs, structuring, contract review and post-close integration

Identify tax planning projects that can reduce risk or reduce the Company’s tax expense

Coordinate with the Global Tax Team on annual assessment related to section 267A anti-hybrid regulations and other provisions with a global impact

Assist with structuring and reviewing tax modeling

Manage the federal tax planning records management policy and procedures, including ensuring that appropriate file memoranda exist for material federal tax return positions and internal planning projects

Collaborate with Global Tax Leader for Nestlé Health Science for integration of acquired businesses

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

12+ years of work experience in tax accounting and/or tax compliance

Experience writing tax technical memoranda and building models for acquisitions and dispositions

Experience implementing process changes and improvements

Ability to travel for business 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Tax or CPA

5+ years of work experience managing, coaching, and developing a team of staff members

5+ years of industry experience with a multi-national manufacturing company

Skills

Self-motivated teammate with a collaborative mindset and the ability to explain and advocate sophisticated tax accounting and technical positions

Strategic problem solver willing to “dig” into details

Organized with excellent project management skills

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability and desire to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with finance and non-finance colleagues

Leader in mentoring staff and building strong relationships with non-tax colleagues

Equal Opportunity Statement

Position descriptions are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the position involves and what is required to perform it.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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