Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Click “Apply” to get started.

PURPOSE:

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for indirect tax planning and compliance for Godiva and pladis North America.

This includes ensuring Godiva's & pladis systems/processes in the U.S and Canada properly address indirect taxes for all channels. Most importantly, this position will ensure Godiva reports sales/use tax and Canadian commodity tax correctly by maintaining appropriate internal systems, such as monitoring tax rates, use tax accruals and collection of appropriate documentation for input tax credits and tax-exempt transactions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

• Indirect Tax Compliance - Ensure full compliance with U.S. state and local tax laws, as well as Canadian federal and provincial tax regulations.

• Tax Filing and Reporting – Work with Vertex to prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for all applicable jurisdictions in a timely and accurate manner. Utilize sales reports for timely excise tax filing.

• System Accuracy and Tax Rate Management - Monitor and maintain correct tax rates within the Vertex/Shopify systems for the Direct channel, and SAP for purchasing use tax calculation, ensuring proper tax application across all transactions.

• Audit Management - Lead and manage state sales and use tax audits, including documentation preparation, issue resolution, and communication with auditors.

• General Ledger Reconciliation - Perform regular reconciliations of sales/use tax general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.

• Documentation and Controls - Maintain appropriate documentation for input tax credits and tax-exempt transactions, ensuring readiness for audit and compliance reviews.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3 – 5 years indirect tax experience.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Enjoy working on a team while possessing a strong independent work ethic.

• Highly proficient in Excel and standard computer applications.

• Experience with ERP implementation a plus.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Attention to detail

• Analytical thinker

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Problem solver

• Ethical and Trustworthy

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.