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If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
Income Tax Manager
About Ketjen
Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.
About the Role
Ketjen is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Global Income Tax Manager to support US and foreign income tax compliance, US and foreign income tax provision calculations, transfer pricing calculations and compliance, support intercompany financing and cash movements, and support income tax accounting on a global basis. This role is also responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation of income tax filings, supporting quarterly and annual tax provisions, and maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations.
The Global Income Tax Manager will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors to support tax reporting, planning initiatives, and audit activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused environment.
The role will be required to manage the key responsibilities while working in a hybrid environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Income Tax Compliance & Reporting
Ensure foreign income tax returns and related filings are filed accurately and timely
Ensure foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimates are filed accurately and timely
Manage Pillar 2 reporting, BEPS documentation, and notification requirements for foreign locations
Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation
Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company’s tax position and reporting requirements
Tax Provision & Financial Reporting
Manage international income tax provisions on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with ASC740
Manage preparation of current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and supporting schedules
Support income tax disclosures for financial statements and coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors
Maintain documentation supporting tax positions for tax accounts and tax reserve schedules
Maintain and support internal controls over income tax reporting
Audit Support & Risk Management
Support international, federal and state income tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries
Identify potential tax exposures and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to tax reporting
Design internal processes to mitigate tax risks and position the company for global compliance and efficiency
Business Partnership & Process Improvement
Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on a global basis to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and new business initiatives
Work closely with Treasury, Legal, Finance, and Operations with cash repatriation and funding strategies
Support tax planning initiatives and modeling efforts
Lead opportunities to improve tax processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and leverage automation tools
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification required
6–8 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or an international corporate environment
2 – 3 years of experience in global tax provision and experience with ASC 740 reporting
Strong knowledge of foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax laws
Experience with SAP ERP software
Experience with tax provision software and other ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, or similar)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across functions
Preferred
Masters degree in finance, accounting or related field
Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organization
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification
- 6-8 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or an international corporate environment
- 2-3 years of experience in global tax provision and ASC 740 reporting
- Strong knowledge of foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax laws
- Experience with SAP ERP software
- Experience with tax provision software and other ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, or similar)
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions
- Masters degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organization
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hands-on technical experience • Job variety and career flexibility • Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level • A proven record of innovation • Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability • Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development • Concern and compassion for fellow employees • Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
