Tax Director

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 operations
• Experience with tax research software, i.e., CCH, BNA, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Effective oral and written communications skills within Finance function, and across the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education:

• 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.

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