Tax Director, Research & Planning (Hybrid)

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Job description

AutoReqId: 19858BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $(phone number removed)

Maximum Pay Rate: $(phone number removed)

Department: Finance

Line of Business: Corporate Administration (SSC, IT, Employee Services, Etc.)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

THE ROLE AND THE COMPANY

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes way beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

We are seeking a qualified Tax Director to join our team. This position will reside at the corporate office in Irving, Texas and will be reporting to the Head of U.S. Tax. The Research & Planning Tax Director will organize and supervise the tax planning, controversy and research functions of the U.S. Tax group.

What You'll Get to Do

Analyze tax data to help minimize tax cost while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Review current structure of tax returns and supporting documentation and develop methods to optimize it

Oversee Internal & Externally Assisted Tax Credits Processes (R&D, IRA, State, etc.)

Discover tax risks and develop countermeasures

Research tax regulation implications on the organization

Manage projects for legal entity mergers, dissolutions, transfers of assets, etc. and ensure other departments complete all the necessary due diligence

Manage federal, state and local income and franchise tax audits, appeals and litigation for the U.S. group

Work together with company's accounting personnel and analyze book-tax differences

Manage tax due diligence for U.S. acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations

Provide technical assistance and support to field personnel as necessary to help with federal and state franchise and income, sales, use and other types of state and local tax issues

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Essential Experience and Skills

B.S. / B.A. in Accounting BA or M.A. degree in Taxation

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or law license is required.

Must have at least 8 years of work experience in a tax department (public accounting or industry)

Profound experience in tax accounting tax compliance and all kinds of tax return operations

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to details

Ability to meet deadlines and find solutions to problems, focus on performance and results

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, and SAP

Demonstrate commitment to and application of Total Quality Principles

Commitment and engagement through high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best interests of the company

Internal and external customer and market management

People management (i.e. management of subordinates' performance and enabling teamwork) and ability to motivate others

Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability

Ability to establish trust and build relationships

Entrepreneurial management (i.e. consideration of long-term risks and opportunities)

Ability to simultaneously manage several projects

Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Sustainable management (i.e. compliance with laws and regulations)

Professional competence (i.e. cross-functional understanding of a tax department)

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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