When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.
The Global Tax Planning Manager, based in St. Paul, MN, will mainly be responsible for supporting Ecolab’s international tax planning initiatives and transfer pricing operating model implementations. The individual in this role will assist with identifying potential tax planning opportunities and developing projects to execute on them.
The Global Tax Planning Manager will keep themselves abreast of all relevant US and non-US tax law changes affecting the company, and possess the ability to perform tax research, analyze tax and accounting information, understand income tax accounting concepts and effectively communicate with internal and external professionals. The position requires independent work and thinking.
What You Will Do:
- Assist and, in some cases, lead international tax planning and special projects including transfer pricing value chain analysis, foreign tax credit planning, legal entity rationalization, and repatriation initiatives, among others
- Support the development and implementation of operational transfer pricing processes
- Research, analyze, interpret and apply outbound US international tax laws and principles
- Prepare and update tax models, calculations, and research memoranda supporting projects
- Provide technical expertise and assist with completion of the international tax provision and compliance
- Build business partnerships by liaising and collaborating closely with internal tax and non-tax stakeholder groups, and assist with cross functional projects (business transformation, IT initiatives, etc.)
- Coordinate and collaborate with external tax advisors on various U.S. and local tax issues
- Identify emerging international tax issues and determine the potential impact to the company
- Support the development of junior team members
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- 4 years of international tax experience in a multinational or global company, a top accounting firm, or other professional firm
- No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA, MA degree in Tax and/or JD
- Mix of public and private tax experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changes in priorities
- Understanding of US international tax concepts including income sourcing, expense apportionment & allocation, E&P, foreign tax credits, GILTI/NCTI, FDII/FDDEI, and Subpart F
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with consultants and teammates to understand project objectives and timelines
- Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply international tax laws and principles
- General understanding of ASC 740 principles
- Understanding and experience with the application of transfer pricing concepts
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of tax research software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable with use of AI tools (Co-Pilot)
- Ability to create detailed spreadsheets/modeling
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.
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Benefits
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- Four years of international tax experience in a multinational or global company, top accounting firm, or other professional firm
- CPA, master’s degree in Tax, and/or JD
- Mix of public and private tax experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Understanding of U.S. international tax concepts, including foreign tax credits, GILTI/NCTI, FDII/FDDEI, and Subpart F
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply international tax laws and principles
- General understanding of ASC 740 principles
- Understanding and experience applying transfer pricing concepts
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of tax research software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Comfort using AI tools such as Copilot
- Ability to create detailed spreadsheets and financial models
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
