Head of Tax North America

1 week ago


Coldwater, Ohio, United States Zeiss Inc Full time
About Us

ZEISS is a global technology leader in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. With a history spanning over 177 years, we have established ourselves as pioneers in science and innovation. Our diverse portfolio includes Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. With over 42,000 employees worldwide and 4,000 in the US and Canada, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through innovation and technology.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Tax Professional to lead our US tax department. As the Head of Tax North America, you will be responsible for heading our US tax department, identifying and resolving federal, state, and local tax issues, and determining corporate tax policy. You will review tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Additionally, you will participate in planning corporate activities to minimize tax costs and organize and supervise tax research, tax compliance activities, and tax risk management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the company's tax compliance process, including direct and indirect taxes, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Work closely with the team to ensure tax expense is correctly reported on financial statements and tax footnotes packages are submitted on time.
  • Design and implement a tax strategy that meets the organization's business objectives.
  • Collaborate with Group Tax, accounting, payroll, and HR departments on tax matters.
  • Provide active support and advising leadership in strategic decision-making, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, etc.
  • Review proposed transactions in their formative stages and advise or propose changes to achieve the best tax results.
  • Coordinate matters with outside tax counsel when appropriate to achieve maximum tax benefits on proposed transactions or complex tax issues.
  • Recommend adoption of and changes to tax policy of the company.
  • Present and advise management on the impact of new tax laws, decisions, regulations, and rulings and of proposed legislation in taxes and related areas.
  • Represent the corporation on tax matters when dealing with federal, state, and local tax authorities.
  • Develop and lead US tax strategy, assessing the tax impact of strategic initiatives, and driving tax decision-making that improves shareholder value.
  • Partner and manage relationship with both internal business group and external consulting firm.
  • Manage US GAAP tax provision, tax reserves, and related disclosures preparation.
  • Lead compliance (US Federal, US States), accounting for income taxes, technical research, process improvement, and risk and controls.
  • Manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, foreign, and local tax returns (US & Canada), estimates, and extensions.
  • Manage Canada tax compliance and reporting with the assistance of third-party provider.
  • Participate in tax due diligence process in M&A activities.
  • Responsible for US transfer pricing studies and coordinate with Group Tax department on transfer pricing policy.
  • Support integrated business planning process and manage the tax department budget.
  • Drive the departmental process to achieve operational excellence.
  • Manage, develop, and mentor team members in the US to build/maintain an effective and high-functioning tax department.
Requirements
  • B.S./B.A. in accounting.
  • At least 15 years of corporate tax experience with both a CPA firm and multi-national corporation.
  • MBA, master's in taxation.
  • Active CPA required.
  • Knowledge utilizing Excel, Word, and related tax software such as One Source or Vertex.
  • Periodic contact with German Tax counterparts.
  • Pressure during August and September Closings may require working overtime.
  • Organizational and leadership skill.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, 401k matching, employee assistance programs, vacation and sick pay, and more.

The annual pay range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, and complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.

ZEISS provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).


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