Director, Tax Accounting

Director, Tax Accounting

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I. Job Summary:

This tax leadership role works across the tax function to lead and direct the Company’s tax accounting and reporting. The role is designed to work closely with the Vice President – Tax to lead the team into the future by continuously improving processes and procedures to gain efficiencies, improve accuracy and maximize team members’ development and contributions.

The Director - Tax will be responsible for all aspects of accounting for income taxes in CF’s annual and interim financial statements. The role will work closely with the other Directors – Tax and will be responsible for tax law analysis and planning. The Director will assist with IRS, state and local, and foreign income tax audits and examinations. The primary responsibility will be the accounting for income taxes for the Company’s U.S. and international operations, including the preparation of the interim and annual income tax provisions for domestic and international operations.

II. Major Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for determination and reporting of all aspects of tax reporting in the financial statement and disclosures including maintenance of related Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and documentation.
• Serves as the primary interface with the Company’s Corporate Controllership function with respect to tax accounting and related matters.
• Works closely with the Company’s external auditors with respect to the Company’s quarterly and annual tax provision processes.
• Oversees ongoing maintenance and efficient use of Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax Provision.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting income tax rates and payments for the Company’s global operations. 
• Works with the controllers and corporate planning groups to ensure that forecasts, budgets and long-range plans accurately reflect the Company’s current view of its tax posture.
• Provides support for federal, state, and foreign income tax audits and examinations.
• Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal control requirements.
• Ensures that established processes and procedures are executed as designed.
• Develops and implements corrective actions with regards to department internal controls as necessary.

III. Internal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, with preference for a graduate tax degree (MST, MBA or LLM) and/or JD.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant and/or IPT-CMI designation) desirable.
• At least ten to fifteen years of tax experience, with a large public accounting firm or large corporate organization preferred.
• At least five years managing a tax team of direct reports.
• Possession of well-developed tax technical expertise in all types of taxes and the ability to effectively address and manage complex matters involving past, present and future considerations and consequences.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to identify issues and develop and implement practical solutions.
• Experience and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to act as an advocate for the Company and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people within and outside CF.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, pension, 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.

You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment knowing that you’re working with purpose, to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.