Senior Tax Manager, Americas

It’s Better with Bakelite.

As Senior Tax Manager, Americas at Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

Senior Tax Manager, Americas: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

• As our Senior Tax Manager, Americas, you will take the lead in driving tax operations across the Americas region. Reporting directly to the VP of Tax and overseeing a Tax Senior, you’ll be responsible for managing direct and indirect tax compliance, shaping strategic plans, and providing expert advisory support.
• Your expertise will guide our operations in key markets including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Chile. In this high-impact role, you’ll be instrumental in driving tax excellence, supporting business growth, and shaping the future of a sustainable, global organization.

It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You

• You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
• We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
• Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
• Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
• We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Life in Atlanta: Atlanta is Georgia’s capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite’s corporate headquarters. 

• The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more. 
• Check out some of Atlanta’s famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks. 
• Atlanta is home to several the most colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School and others. 
• Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.  
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Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation and review of Americas' state, local, and indirect tax returns (corporate income, sales/use, VAT, personal property).
• Manage global US GAAP tax accounting and reporting, including federal income tax provision, monthly/quarterly/annual estimates.
• Maintain and improve tax processes for federal, state, local, and indirect taxes in the Americas.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and research for federal, state, and local taxes.
• Optimize Americas’ tax cash flow and engage in strategic tax planning.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory tax law changes and assist with global transfer pricing and Pillar 2 compliance.
• Participate in corporate projects (e.g., M&A, SAP, restructuring) and interact with external service providers.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):

CPA, Master degree in Taxation or similar certification and approx. 8-12 years of experience.

• Ideally several years of experience as an inhouse Tax Manager and/or as a Tax Manager in an advisory firm.
• Experience with US federal, state and local tax compliance for large multinational corporations. Exposure to non-US tax compliance
• Experience with US GAAP tax reporting
• Solid knowledge of US taxation rules and matters with some exposure to international taxation aspects and matters
• Experience with indirect tax matters, compliance, planning and setting up of processes within multinational organization(s)
• Intermediate level knowledge/experience using SAP
• Strong proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Down-to-earth, easygoing personality
• Team player and you are able to drive and lead the Americas’ Tax function and connect well with different people at all levels and in various teams within the Bakelite organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Domestic and international travel is expected to be around 20%

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world?  Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.