Tax Manager

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems from food and beverage applications to municipal water to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water everyday. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.

At WTS we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Summary of the Job

Our tax department revolves around helping our internal stakeholders effectively manage their tax obligations proactively and responsibly as well as properly report tax in the group s financial reporting requirements.

Key Characteristics

This role will report in to the Tax Senior Manager and support the overall tax function of VWTS and affiliated groups to lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area and to deliver a full range of tax services including tax compliance tax planning and accounting for income taxes

The role will also work with businesses service providers and other tax professionals in carrying out responsibilities

The role will also work with financial management within the Company and thirdparty service providers

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual income tax provisions (prior accounting for income taxes experience required)

Prepare and review global tax provision disclosures

Assist in managing direct and indirect tax controversy process including reviewing and responding to notices and liaising with auditors and coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed

Prepare and review compliance work papers and filings and work with outside advisors to ensure that VWTS is compliant in all tax matters

Work collaboratively with the VWTS business functions (Accounting FP&A Legal HR etc.)

Assist with the analysis of federal state and local and international tax planning efforts including identification of issues proper structuring and implementation of effective and efficient tax strategies

Monitor international and US legislation to assess implications on the existing structure as well as to develop viable alternatives where changes in tax laws impact us

Manage compliance efforts for all tax function controls and documentation requirements

Support internal audit team s review of the income tax provision

Assist with budgeting and billing review and approval process

Hard Skills:

Proficiency using SAP and OneSource Tax Provision

Advanced in Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot Table lookup functions). Experience in Alteryx a plus.

Outstanding written oral and presentation skills on sophisticated tax matters to broad audiences

Soft Skills:

Inclusive: Passioned for working in different cultures and environments in a collaborative organization with a diversity team.

Team Player: Ability to work with others toward a shared goal participating actively accountable and committed to the entire team respecting peers leadership stakeholders and clients.

Inspirational: Excellent oral and written communication skills: Communicate clearly and professionally with Finance and nonFinance professionals within the organization being able to inspire others.

Decision Maker: Challenge the status quo and make decisions based on your role to be an effective problem solver and use critical thinking skills to find new ideas and connect them to provide the best practices and tools to our stakeholders and clients.

Flexibility: Adapt and respond to the changing environment and to constructively create opportunities for change through active participation.

Proven ability to lead and influence people both directly and indirectly

Preferred:

CPA and/or MST

Working Conditions

Up to 5% travel

Being able to work in an office environment

Hybrid Office / Remote environment

Requirements

Education & Experience

Required:

5 years of tax work in a public accounting firm and/or multinational company (includes international tax or transfer pricing experience)

5 years experience with preparation of income tax provision supporting work papers which include uncertain tax positions calculations tax account roll forward schedules and return to provision analysis

Prior experience managing tax compliance and provision processes

Strong technical tax skills with emphasis on tax issues related to tax accounting tax compliance and tax planning

Technical tax expertise; knowledge of U.S. and international tax concepts (e.g. BEAT)

Proficiency using SAP and OneSource Tax Provision

Advanced in Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot Table lookup functions). Experience in Alteryx a plus.

Outstanding written oral and presentation skills on sophisticated tax matters to broad audiences