Buzzi Unicem USA Hiring For Tax Manager at Bethlehem, PA, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Overview:

Buzzi Unicem USA, a major US cement manufacturer, is looking for a Tax Manager to join our team at our Headquarters, located in Bethlehem, PA.
The Tax Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the tax department, which has responsibility for income, franchise/net worth, property, and sales/use taxes. The position reports to the CFO and will supervise two employees.
We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we continue to strive to provide a culture that supports career growth through strong leadership and development planning that is both financially and professionally rewarding for all our employees.
Responsibilities:

• Work with the CFO on developing and implementing tax planning strategies including identification of exposures and opportunities.
• Lead and manage federal, state and local tax authority audits (income, sales/use, and property).
• Regularly monitor federal, state and local law changes that may impact the Company. Performing additional research, as needed, on the law changes.
• Point-of-contact for tax related questions from within the organization, performing research as needed. Point-of-contact for financial statement auditors for tax matters.
• Prepare periodic updates to effective tax rate and maintain projections of cash tax payments.
• Manage preparation of year-end tax provision (US GAAP and IFRS), including tax footnote disclosure for annual report and tax related schedules required by foreign parent for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Maintain the uncertain tax position reserve analysis (income and non-income taxes) along with proper supporting documentation.
• Review federal and state quarterly estimated payments, ensuring payments are cash efficient but adequate to avoid underpayment interest/penalties.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the federal and state income/franchise tax returns. Researching issues as needed, assisting in preparation of more complex book to tax adjustments, and documenting key items and issues.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the annual reports.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the property tax returns.
• Review and supervise the preparation of Forms 1042 and 1120F.
• Review of payments to foreign vendors to ensure compliance with US tax withholding obligations.
• Respond to tax related inquiries from foreign parent companies.
• Special projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting; CPA or Masters in Taxation required
• 8 – 10 years of experience with 3-4 years in public accounting is preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented but also must be able to see and understand the “big picture”
• Experience with a large, multi-state manufacturing consolidated group
• Familiarity with the preparation of year-end tax provision calculations, related footnote disclosures, and effective tax rate updates
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks/projects
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and customer service

Buzzi Unicem USA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.