Location
Richmond, VA | United States
Job description
ABOUT US:
NewMarket Corporation is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation. Afton Chemical is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Tax Director will provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership of the corporate tax function for a multinational, Fortune 1000 public company, with responsibility over all aspects of the company’s U.S. and foreign tax compliance and accounting requirements, as well as transfer pricing strategy and compliance. The Tax Director will have responsibility for both direct and indirect taxes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the tax team via mentorship and continuous development, fostering a culture of constant improvement and progress; team consists of tax 12 professionals located in the U.S., U.K., Brazil, Mexico, and Singapore.
- Completion of the consolidated quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including footnote disclosures in quarterly and annual SEC filings.
- Monitor and analyze tax legislation and judicial developments in order to assess impact and convey to management the impact of relevant developments.
- Advise company on tax implications of international operations, as well as coordinate U.S. tax laws with non-US tax laws, developing an optimal worldwide tax strategy.
- Oversee tax compliance and audits, including income, sales & use, VAT, property, and excise taxes.
- Identify, analyze, and implement tax planning opportunities to mitigate tax risks.
- Assist regional controllers by reviewing tax accounts, tax returns, ruling/incentive requests, and other interactions with local country tax advisors and tax authorities, as needed.
- Oversee global transfer pricing strategy and monitor compliance with established arm’s length guidelines.
- Support management in determining the tax impact of acquisitions and dispositions, as needed.
- Lead and direct relationship with external service providers, audit teams, and consulting teams.
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for cash tax savings, effective tax rate reduction, and risk mitigation.
- Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required
- Master’s degree in accounting or taxation, preferred
- CPA
- Public accounting experience and/or public company experience
- Team management and development experience
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal tax laws and ASC 740
- Experience working with multinational and multistate companies
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Microsoft Office
- SAP or other ERP experience
- OneSource experience preferred
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to respond to, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of completeness and accuracy
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Approximately 1-2 times per year to mentor and develop team members and partner with regional controllers on business and tax matters, which could include domestic or international travel
- Additional travel as needed to support Accounting and M&A team
Working at NewMarket
Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.
Our Work - At NewMarket, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.
Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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