Corporate Tax Manager

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Smithfield, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with more than 54,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Annual Bonus Earning Potential

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

  • Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

  • Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

The Corporate Tax Manager will manage the Company’s Federal and State income tax compliance function. It will assist as needed with Federal and State income tax audits including notices.  It will assist with the Company’s ASC 740/FIN 48 matters and work closely with the Company’s external financial statement auditors.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Company’s Federal and State income tax compliance. 

  • Assist with the Company’s quarterly and annual effective tax rate calculations for ASC 740 and FIN 48.

  • Assist as needed with Federal and State income tax audits.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

  • Certified Public Accountant, required.

  • Intermediate knowledge of U.S. and State income tax laws. 

  • Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP accounting for income taxes. 

  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of CorpTax Compliance system, SAP, and Hyperion.

  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.

  • Displays professionalism and integrity.

  • Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think creatively.

  • Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.

  • Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, manage, and direct six to eight direct reports and multiple FTE external consultants on a daily basis. 

  • Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the financial reporting department.

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.