TAX DIRECTOR - VALENT NORTH AMERICA LLC
Company: Valent BioSciences
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
About Us:Valent North America LLC is the shared services
organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which
are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned
subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America
unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information
Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to
maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of
companies.Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration,
sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop
production and pest management that deliver value for customers and
stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the
research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of
biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest
health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan's leading
chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally
that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples'
daily lives.General Description:The purpose of this position is to
be accountable for executing on tax vision and strategies,
establishing tax policies and procedures, and for managing the tax
operations and reporting for the SCAI (Sumitomo Chemical America,
Inc.) region, including: the Valent Group of Companies, MGK, SPNA,
and SCAT ("the Companies"). This includes development of the
optimal tax strategy, structures policies and procedures to
minimize the tax liability yet remaining in compliance with all the
relevant tax laws. Support all group companies' business strategies
including licensing, mergers, and acquisitions and major capital
projects. Responsible for managing all statutory tax filings and
financial accounting for the tax related accounts. Manages and
develops tax staff to improve capabilities, competencies, staying
current on tax changes, and overall impact to the
organization.Principal Responsibilities:Responsible for timely
compliant submissions of all statutory tax filings.Leads the
Financial Audit regarding all tax matters and Tax Related
Accounts.Accountable for setting tax strategies, establishing tax
policies and procedures, and for overseeing companies tax
requirements and reporting.Accountable for supporting the finance
functions, other corporate functions, and Operations with regards
to all tax matters.Accountable for representing the Companies in
federal, state, local, and internal tax audits, and in negotiations
with applicable tax authorities, and for defending the Companies
tax positions.Accountable for compliance with the tax laws of all
jurisdictions in which the Companies operate.Responsible for
effective and clear communication with respect to tax policies and
procedures (as well as other financial matters) across the
Companies.Partners with Operations/Corporate Function leaders to
ensure that tax considerations are appropriately integrated into
new business initiatives.Ensures that the tax function is
appropriately staffed, trained, and managed (including hiring,
performance management and other employment status decisions for
the department).Provides guidance and leadership to the tax
function in completing objectives.Manages and coaches direct
reports and develops team to improve capabilities and
competencies.Maintains key relationships with Finance Function,
Other Corporate Functions, Operations, regions and countries.Works
with SCC in developing and adherence to transfer prices and
document practice in accordance with International Standards.Ensure
tax compliance in intercompany transactions with US and foreign
subsidiaries.Qualifications:10 or more years of relevant tax
experience. Experience with a Big 4 firm or a large corporate tax
department of a multinational company is desired.Proven knowledge
of Complex Federal and International tax concepts applicable to
corporations, ASC 740 preparation and analysis and US tax reporting
for international operationsExperience with tax research software,
i.e., CCH, BNA, etc.Strong analytical and problem solving
skillsStrong project management skillsEffective oral and written
communications skills within Finance function, and across the
organizationAbility to work independently and as part of a
teamEducation:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business
Administration. J.D., LLM, MST, or MBA are helpful.CPA with an
active license or equivalent preferred.Travel: up to 20% of the
time.Physical Demands and Work Environment (OFFICE Position)The
physical demands and work environment characteristics described
below are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands
include constant sitting, walking, standing, simple grasping and
fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending at the neck and
waist; and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling,
twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping, pushing and pulling
with hands, reaching above shoulder level, lifting and carrying up
to 25 lbs.Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or
around equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and
mouse.Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to
40% / Occasional = Up to 10%What We Offer:You'll enjoy competitive
compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program
available to all eligible full-time employees, and a comprehensive
benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k
matching, 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.We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's
what drives us: Valent North America LLC has a strong commitment to
both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In
fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in
our culture since the company's founding. Today, it remains at the
forefront of everything we do.Valent North America LLC is an Equal
Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin,
citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran
status.#LI-Hybrid
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