Job title: Tax Manager
Location:Conroe TX
Schedule:Hybrid
Reports to:Tax Director
Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.
JobSummary:The Tax Manager for North America plays a critical role in shaping the tax strategy and ensuring compliance excellence across a complex multientity environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead all federal and state tax matters for the region influence key financial decisions and partner directly with senior leadership to drive operational and strategic tax outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth a proactive advisory mindset and the ability to navigate sophisticated tax challenges across a dynamic and growing business. As a trusted expert you will set standards for tax governance elevate our compliance framework and contribute meaningfully to the companys financial integrity and longterm success.
You will report to the Head of Tax and be part of the global tax team while overseeing the Americas region across different tax types.
Hempel is entering an exciting phase of expansion in the addition to our two established business units in the region we have set a clear strategic ambition to significantly grow our market presence operational scale and commercial footprint in the Americas region.
EssentialResponsibilities:
Tax Returns and Other Reporting
Maintain a comprehensive tax calendar and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
Prepare and/or manage the preparation of federal and state income tax returns including extensions and estimated tax payments.
Manage tax audits and inquiries from state and federal tax authorities.
Manage thirdparty vendors for sales use and property taxes.
Calculate income tax provisions for monthly and annual financial reporting.
Develop document andmonitorinternal controls over tax processes.
Reconcile taxrelated general ledger accounts monthly.
CrossFunctional & External Coordination
Serve asprimarypoint of contact for state and federal tax authorities.
Coordinate with internal Finance Legal and external advisors on tax mattersimpactingNorth America.
Research and Planning
Work with tax planning opportunities and communicate findings to the Tax Director.
Research federal and state tax technical issues and prepare supporting documentation or technical memos.
Providetax guidance on specific transactions and collaborate with Finance to respond to taxrelated information requests.
Identifyopportunities to improve processes for gathering and managing taxsensitive information.
Minimum Qualifications:
CPA.
Minimum five years of experience intax including public accounting experience.
Prior experience working directly with state and federal tax authorities.
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business; Masters in Tax or Finance preferred.
Experience with accounting software systems; Microsoft D365 experience preferred.
Advancedproficiencyin Excel; strong skills with PowerPoint and database tools such as Access.
Willingness to travel occasionally within the region and abroad.
What is in it for you
Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
Enjoy16 weeksof fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paidpaternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.
Application due
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior levelJob Functions
Accounting / Auditing OtherIndustry
Chemicals
At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.
Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.
Required Experience:
Manager
Hempel is a growing business, both geographically and in its fields of work. This gives us unique opportunities to develop our skills and explore different ways of working.