Manager, Sales Tax

The Opportunity: 

This role is responsible for overseeing the accounting functions for the Mattel Global Shared Services US Indirect Tax team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales tax property tax and other compliance filings. This position is responsible for verifying that tax transactions are handled in accordance with local statutory requirements accounting industry guidelines and accounted for based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role will partner with our BPO offshore team.

This position is onsite 4 days per week at our East Aurora NY campus. It reports to the Sr. Manager of General Ledger & Indirect Tax Mattel Global Shared Services. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage US indirect tax responsibilities; including sales and use tax fillings and amendments real and business property fillings unclaimed property and business tax registrations renewals and other compliance fillings
• Understand and adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compliance with Mattel Corporate Accounting Policies 
• Monthly analysis of GL accounts to ensure proper accounting & accrual calculations; identify research & resolve unusual balances
• Strong comprehension of accounting practices especially related to prepaids accruals liabilities (and understanding normal debit/credit balances for each) plus ability to interpret unexpected swings in balances/activity
• Evaluate offsite & internal teams performance & align goals & project priorities to ensure that deadlines are met fillings are accurate payments are submitted timely; all while minimizing audit exposure
• Conduct tax research to assist with projects and point person for nonincome tax related inquires to provide tax advice to ensure Mattel entities are compliant with most current tax rates and laws
• Suggest solutions and preventative controls to reduce errors 
• Lead in identifying and developing process improvements 
• Serve as main contact and subject matter expert for US Indirect tax for Mattels implementation of Oracle Cloud platform
• Support activities and projects of the wider shared services team
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Mattel Global Shared Services Americas customers while providing high quality efficient and collaborative service 
   

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field
• CPA is preferred
• 6 years experience in tax accounting or related field
• Leadership experience managing a team
• Experience working in a Shared Services Operating model
• Experience utilizing major tax software preferred:  Thomson Reuters CCH Avalara Vertex etc. as well as financial systems:  Oracle Financials Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system  Hyperion Financial Management Cognos reporting tools

The annual base salary range for this position is between $100000 and $123000 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels FisherPrice American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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