State And Local Tax Manager - Wilton, United States - Louis Dreyfus

Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.

Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.

Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The overall purpose of the position is to identify opportunities, contribute insights and add value through (i) sound and informed application of tax laws and (ii) cross functional collaboration with colleagues.

The state and local tax ("SALT") manager's objective is the sound management of the North American SALT position including U.S.

and Canadian compliance, planning, audits and system integration.
*This position is required to be in the office 4 days a week

• Responsibilities:Compliance

Ensure effective management, review and assistance with the preparation of all SALT returns, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness within the following disciplines:

• Income
• Excise (motor fuel)
• Property (real and personal)
• Canadian GST / PST
• Commercial feed, seed and fertilizer
• Sales and Use
• Unclaimed property

Prepare and review analysis to support income tax provisions and preparation of estimated payments.
Manage all SALT tax audits.
Research and planning
Research tax laws to ensure compliance and reduce risks.
Identify and implement tax planning strategies to reduce or mitigate tax.
Collaborate with tax, finance, business development, and commercial teams to obtain SALT credits and other incentives.
Partner with cross functional teams to identify licensing needs in new and existing jurisdictions.
Process improvement
Continually develop, improve and streamline processes and procedures for SALT tax return preparation.
Assist with the automation of tax systems by driving innovation.
Supervision
Manage, support and develop tax staff toward technical growth and leadership.
Collaboration
Support North American and global tax departments with diverse and challenging initiatives.
Identify opportunities to enhance the overall LDC tax position through critical evaluation and identification of solutions.

Qualifications
Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification:
Bachelor's degree in business related discipline

Experience

Basic qualification:
8+ years of tax experience, in public accounting and / or corporate tax department

Preferred qualification:
Preference to individuals with previous supervisory responsibility.

Preference to individuals with previous experience dealing with state and federal departments of revenue including resolution of issues and audits.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of SALT

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:
Ability to work independently to problem solve.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict monthly deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong documentation skills
Strong attention to details


Preferred qualification:
Knowledge of SAP

Additional Information
Weekly lunch and breakfast provided
On-site gym

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