Tax Director

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company's and customers' futures?

If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

About Ketjen
Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

About the Role
The Tax Director is responsible for leading the global tax function, including direct and indirect tax for both US and foreign jurisdictions. As a key member of the finance leadership team, this role reports to the CFO and is responsible for tax planning and strategy, tax compliance, tax audits, tax accounting, and other reporting requirements. The Tax Director will also play a key role in assessing the tax implications of strategic business initiatives and presenting to executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Responsible for total company tax planning and strategy, including both global direct and indirect tax.
• Provide support to the business related to the tax implications of strategic initiatives, projects, and other business matters.
• Partner with the CFO and other executives to provide strategic insights based on financial data, analysis, and tax requirements.

Tax Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all laws and requirements related to all tax matters for the company.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tax policies and governance framework documentation.
• Ensure technical knowledge within the tax team is maintained, and developments impacting the company (such as new regulatory requirements) are identified, analyzed, communicated, and proactively addressed.

Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with tax authorities, including Competent Authorities, National Tax Authorities, State and Local Tax Authorities.
• Lead a team of employees and manage the relationship with appropriate outside tax advisors for both direct and indirect tax.
• Attract, retain, and develop talent to deliver the strategy and support the business.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver on agreed KPIs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of tax experience, preferably with a global manufacturing company
• B.S. in Accounting/Finance (CPA or Master's Degree preferred)
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with other members of the organization, including people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to manage projects across various sources and stakeholders
• Strong background in managing integrated financial accounting and indirect reporting systems is preferable
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to energize and empower a team
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• ONESOURCE Indirect Tax proficiency

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.