Senior Tax Manager

Job Summary about the area and the role:

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 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. 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

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  This role will report in to the Director of Tax 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

  
  

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

  
  

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  The role will also work with financial management within the Company and third-party service providers

  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  This role is responsible for managing all aspects of tax accounting, reporting, compliance and forecasts in accordance with U.S. tax laws and global reporting requirements

  
  

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  Actively identifies training opportunities to grow skills across the Corporate Tax department

  
  

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  Jointly with the Director of Tax, this role will be instrumental in (i) in driving strategic planning around an evolving organization and changing tax law, and (ii) analyzing domestic and international structuring

  
  

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  Preparation and review of IFRS tax provisions that they are in compliance under IAS 12

  
  

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  Identify tax issues related to federal, international and state income tax returns and drive solutions

  
  

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  Manage coordination of accounting for income taxes with the auditors

  
  

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  Work with our advisors to prepare the US and Canada corporate tax returns on a timely basis

  
  

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  Monitor international tax developments and assist the finance team on interpreting and modelling the impact of proposed and/or new tax legislation and rulings

  
  

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  Providing leadership, counseling, and career guidance for the development and motivation for the Tax team

  
  

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  Educate cross-functional colleagues in tax concepts and issues relating to tax compliance and reporting, to foster strong relationships with business partners and functional area experts of the Company

  
  

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  Inform upper management on current tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues

  
  

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  Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes

  
  

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  Departmental liaison with IT staff on all technical matters relating to tax applications

  
  

Hard Skills:

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  Proficiency using SAP and OneSource Tax Provision

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

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

  
  

Soft Skills:

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

  
  
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  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.

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

  
  
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  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.

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

  
  
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  Proven ability to lead and influence people, both directly and indirectly

  
  

Education & Experience

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  Proven work experience (7+ years) as a Tax Senior Manager on global clients or in a multinational corporation

  
  

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  Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax planning, tax compliance and all types of tax returns

  
  

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  Good working knowledge of Google Suites and ERP systems (including SAP)

  
  

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  Good working knowledge of tax software systems including OneSource Tax Provision

  
  

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  Ability to analyze, interpret and apply accounting rules, tax laws, regulations, rulings, and court decisions

  
  

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  Analytical skills with detail orientation

  
  

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  Strong leadership and personnel management skills

  
  

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  Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment

  
  

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  Strong tax research and communication skills

  
  

Preferred:

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  CPA and/or MST

  
  

Working Conditions

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  Up to 5% travel

  
  
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  Being able to work in an office environment

  
  
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  Hybrid Office / Remote environment