Tax Manager, US International

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
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We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
As a Tax Manager at Mondelēz International, you will oversee Direct Tax Compliance processes in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws and GAAP. Responsibilities include managing audits, providing tax guidance, improving compliance processes, and developing talent within the Tax team.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You will manage Direct Tax Compliance teams and/or processes on income tax
compliance, projections and forecasting. You will assist with audit defense, support accounting for income tax requirements for the U.S. and assist in tax planning projects.
How you will contribute
You will:

  • Manage and be responsible for the day-to-day Direct Tax Compliance teams and/or processes in the preparation of direct tax returns, filings, accounting for income taxes, and related matters for the U.S. to ensure timeliness and accuracy in compliance with tax laws and U.S. GAAP requirements. You will also help manage tax audits including responding to information requests and recommending changes to reserves for current and potential issues.
  • Ensure that direct tax compliance requirements for the U.S. are timely and accurately met and that tax policies are followed including compliance with internal standards on completion dates, record retention and workpaper support.
  • Monitor tax legislative events, tax audits, tax-planning and business initiative developments. You will also provide management with ongoing income tax guidance and support.
  • Develop and continually improve direct tax compliance processes and ways of working.
  • Contribute to a high performing Tax team in the U.S. You will also develop talent across Tax and drive our Tax talent agenda in the U.S.


What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

  • TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in U.S. tax laws and regulations; U.S. GAAP tax accounting; tax policy and procedures; and tax compliance and audit defense processes.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the tax scope. Relevant direct tax experience.
  • LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
  • GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.


Additional Responsibilities:
Tax compliance:

  • Partner with external service provider in preparing and reviewing US international tax filings, including Forms 5471/8858/8865/89XX/1118 and elections & statements
  • Responsible for GILTI/Subpart-F and foreign tax credit computations for tax return and provision/forecast
  • Responsible for aligning compliance timeline and delivering against the timeline
  • Identify and implement process improvements


IRS audit:

  • Responsible for coordinating international IDR responses
  • Prepare/secure documentation for transactions and tax positions taken
  • Assist in developing audit defense strategy


Tax planning:

  • Model computations for tax planning opportunities and legislative proposals
  • Review tax attributes and assess impact of repatriation and restructuring proposals
  • Perform research and write memos to support tax positions
  • Monitor legislative developments and advise on risks/opportunities


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
  • Advanced degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • 6 or more years US international tax experience
  • 3 or more years of experience with Big 4 Accounting Firm or comparable experience within industry
  • Strong knowledge of direct tax laws and regulations
  • Experience in tax planning and compliance
  • Advanced Excel capabilities required with the ability to model out tax implications using excel-based software
  • Deep understanding of US international concepts including Subpart F, GILTI and foreign tax credit
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in complex situations with tight deadlines
  • Ability to challenge tax colleagues on technical matters and support positions taken based on tax knowledge


Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
Job Type
Regular
Tax
Finance

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

Our People
Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:

• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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