International Tax Manager

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Responsibilities:

• Co-lead in the full lifecycle of Freudenberg’s US international tax compliance process from initial data collection stages, through workpaper preparation, issue identification, analysis, and resolution, to final return filing/documentation
• Prepare or oversee preparation of the following forms:
• Form 899x series and related GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and 163(j) calculations
• Form 5471 CFC Reporting and related E&P calculations for 25 subsidiaries
• Form 1118 and related FTC calculations including foreign source income and expense allocations
• Protective Form 1120F for certain foreign entities of affiliates with limited US activities
• Form 1042s Non-Resident Alien Payment and Withholding Reporting and related W-8 documentation and FATCA inquiries as needed
• Form 5472 and related intercompany transactions reporting

• Maintain and improve methodologies and tracking tools to quantify and manage US international tax attributes including excess foreign tax credits, foreign source income, CFC basis, E&P, tax pools, etc.
• Provide assistance with the US international tax calculations for the annual IFRS tax provision as well as assist and coordinate the local provisions of select foreign entities
• Support with international tax aspects of IRS and certain foreign country tax audits including research and drafting responses to notices

Planning

• Support the International Tax Director on cross-border special tax projects and work cross-functionally with Legal, Treasury, Accounting and HR to provide a wholistic recommendation.  Consult with business groups and senior management on variety of international tax topics.

• Analyze and summarize the US international tax implications of cross-border transactions related to the US, Mexico, and Canada, including dividends, interest, royalties, and business transfers. 

• Assist the business with general withholding tax analysis, permanent establishment questions and treaty review

• Monitor and analyze newly enacted US tax legislation, regulations, and form changes and provide support to ensure adequate processes are in place to comply

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance
• 4+ years’ experience of Big 4 (or similar) or 8+ years’ experience inhouse with a multi-national company with a focus in the international tax space
• CPA or master's degree in taxation
• Experience preparing and reviewing US international tax returns
• Supervisor level and project management experience with US international tax filings
• Experience and proven practical knowledge in OneSource Platform including Income Tax, Dataflow, International TAS, and Workpapers Import
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) favorable
• Tax research experience using BNA/RIA or similar services

Preferred

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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