Corporate Tax Project Manager

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Smithfield, VA, USA
In-Office
Food
The Role

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity:

The Corporate Tax Manager will manage the Company’s Federal and State income tax compliance function. It will assist as needed with Federal and State income tax audits including notices.  It will assist with the Company’s ASC 740/FIN 48 matters and work closely with the Company’s external financial statement auditors.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the Company’s Federal and State income tax planning and project initiatives. 

  • Assist with the Company’s quarterly and annual effective tax rate calculations for ASC 740 and FIN 48.

  • Assist as needed with Federal and State income tax audits.

*** $15,000 Sign-on Bonus Included!***

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

  • Certified Public Accountant, required.

  • Intermediate knowledge of U.S. and State income tax laws. 

  • Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP accounting for income taxes. 

  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Working knowledge of CorpTax Compliance system, SAP, and Hyperion.

  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.

  • Displays professionalism and integrity.

  • Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think creatively.

  • Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.

  • Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, manage, and direct six to eight direct reports and multiple FTE external consultants on a daily basis. 

  • Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the financial reporting department.

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Smithfield Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Retirement Support Retirement support stands out as a strong component of the package, with a 401(k) match repeatedly characterized as competitive. This element is portrayed as a meaningful contributor to overall total rewards beyond base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life coverage. Insurance quality is often positioned as a notable strength relative to other parts of the employment experience.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is frequently framed as competitive for the industry, particularly for skilled trades and certain salaried roles. Overtime availability is depicted as a major lever that can materially increase take-home pay in many settings.

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The Company
HQ: Smithfield, VA
6,582 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.

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