Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott’s income tax provision & reporting team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Tax Manager with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and ever-changing environment.  This position requires an understanding of ASC 740 and expertise in financial analysis and modeling.

This position will report to the Tax Director, Income Tax Provision & Reporting and could have responsibility for direct report(s).

What you will Do:

• Assist with all aspects of the Company’s quarterly and annual income tax provisions and SEC reporting, in accordance with ASC 740

• Collaborate with other members of the Tax department as well as Accounting, Treasury, CFR, CFP&A, Internal Audit and IT

• Prepare tax forecasts and models associated with planning/business initiatives and changes in tax legislation

• Work closely with the Company’s external auditors to ensure efficient, timely reviews/audits of the quarterly provisions and financial statement disclosures

• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and design of adequate internal controls for income tax provision calculations and financial statement disclosures

Education / Experience You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.  CPA certification welcomed but not required

• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in a multinational publicly traded corporation or public accounting firm

• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting under ASC 740

• Operational experience with tax provision systems, Longview Tax preferred but not required

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with large data sets

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling, accounting and communication skills (both oral and written)

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: 

 www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BENEFITS THAT ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR LIFE TO HELP YOU LIVE FULLY:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Tax

     

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

        

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06A

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf