Manager, Federal Tax Compliance

$107,600 - $151,500/Yr

CF Industries - Northbrook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Northbrook, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Federal Tax Compliance will be responsible for all aspects of CF's U.S. federal income tax return filings and federal audits by the Internal Revenue Service. This role will be involved in tax law analysis and planning. This role will work across the tax function to lead the Company's U.S. federal tax compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management and supervision of all aspects of quarterly and annual U.S. federal tax compliance.
• Responsible for the company's response to all federal tax examinations including management of audits, responding to information document requests, and preparation of federal protests.
• Prepares complex book tax difference calculations for year-end income tax provision and annual income tax return.
• Supports M&A through responsibility for coordination of post-merger integration activities.
• Works with tax accounting team to align tax financial reporting with the compliance process.
• Participates in organization wide system initiatives to ensure tax requirements are considered.
• Monitors and analyzes tax regulatory and compliance developments and tax law changes and communicates its impact to Tax Department.
• Supports the Company's position during financial audits.
• Assists Tax Director(s) with analysis of risks and sustainability of various tax positions taken in the tax filings and financial statements.
• Oversees implementation and maintenance of tax compliance software.
• Participates in the Company's pursuit of incentives related to potential expansions of existing facilities and the development of new facilities.
• Provides support for state and foreign income tax audits and examinations.
• Writes tax technical memoranda and performs ad-hoc research as needed.

Requirements

• 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) is desirable.
• At least seven years of U.S. federal tax experience with a large multinational corporate organization or public accounting firm.
• At least two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Possession of well-developed tax technical expertise in income 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 knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax is preferred.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to act as an advocate for the Company, when necessary, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options.
• Well-being incentive program.
• 401k Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer's contribution.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off (with time off to volunteer).
• Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.