Director, Taxes

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, 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 where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.

Function: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary:
This tax leadership role works across the tax function to lead and direct the Company’s U.S. direct and indirect tax compliance and controversy, and to assist in external 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 tax law analysis and planning and tax minimization and reduction. The role will work closely with the Director – Tax Accounting to report all aspects of U.S. income taxes and indirect taxes in CF’s annual and interim financial statements. The Director will lead the U.S. tax compliance team with compliance matters, income tax reporting and the review of corporate and partnership tax returns. The Director will manage IRS and state and local tax audits and examinations. A primary responsibility will be cash tax planning for income taxes for the Company’s U.S. operations.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for determination and reporting of all aspects of U.S. tax compliance, controversy, and planning and assist with the financial statement reporting and disclosures including maintenance of related Sarbanes-Oxley procedures.
• Oversees ongoing maintenance and efficient use of Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting income tax payments for the Company’s U.S. 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.
• Involved in and supports analytical aspects of federal and state tax planning related activities.
• Participates in the Company’s pursuit of incentives related to expansions of existing facilities and the development of new facilities.
• Leads team on federal and state audits and provides support as needed on foreign income tax audits and examinations.
• Leads the team on indirect tax, including property tax filings and appeals, sales and use tax filings and appeals, and tonnage tax registrations and filings.
• Provides technical guidance on Form vendor 1099 reporting and prepares Board of Directors 1099s.
• Responsible for W-8 approvals as necessary.
• Oversees CF Foundation compliance and planning.
• Responsible for Superfund Excise Tax and other excise taxes.
• Involved in formation and registration of new entities.
• Leads company efforts to properly report remote work locations.

Incumbent 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, 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.

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.

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.