Tax Analyst

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Analyst, Direct Tax

Schaumburg, IL

Ready for a Finance career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.       

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world’s best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products – that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The contribution of our Finance teams is vital to the performance, profitability, and continued growth of the Primient business. Across Finance, we are exploring new and better ways to harness data, improve decision-making and add value – while optimizing the investment we are making in our plants and people.

The mission of the Tax department is to be viewed as a ‘trusted business advisor’ with the Company and Owners.  Paramount to achieving this mission is having the right resources in place that bring a customer service approach and business centric view to providing tax advice.  As a member of the Direct Tax group, the Tax Analyst position is responsible for working with our co-source firm in preparing direct tax returns (primarily Federal and State Forms 1065 and associated schedules) and providing on-going support for any related reporting issues throughout the year.  This position assists the Direct Tax Manager in completion of tax compliance, partner projections, tax planning, tax credits, tax accounting, special projects and audit/controversy projects. 

Key responsibilities: Analyst, Direct Tax

• Assist in the preparation of the federal and state partnership tax returns, which are prepared by a co-source provider.
• Assist with developing audit ready files to support current year returns; provide IRS audit assistance as needed.
• Assist in the tax reporting process.
• Prepare estimated income computations for partners.
• Preparation of the US income tax provision (limited in scope due to flow-through nature of entity structure).
• Responsible for driving value in tax planning projects and credits, including partner tax projections.
• Ensure adherence to department policies regarding managing, updating, and ensuring the tax accounting procedures are compliance with required internal controls.
• Prepare various special computations and support tax planning initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in tax compliance and consulting with a focus on large operating partnerships/corporations.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Areas of preferred tax experience include: partnerships, state and local income taxes, federal tax topics relevant to manufacturers including UNICAP, GILTI, Depreciation, R&D, Inventory.
• Experience working with private equity owned businesses.
• Experience with using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred). 

Financial competencies

• Understanding of US GAAP Accounting.

• Risk & Control Orientation – Understands the importance of control excellence and continuous improvement as a fundamental underpin.
• Commercially Led - Supports the business to deliver its commercial objectives through the effective provision of tax services.

Qualifications

• BS Finance or accountancy, or similar qualification
• CPA preferred

Skills and knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex concepts in a clear and structured manner
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, in an environment that is fast paced and demanding
• A strong team player with the confidence and ability to work autonomously and make decisions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Career development

Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

This is an office based position located in our Schaumburg, IL site.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.