Director, Tax

Robertshaw is a leading global design, engineering and manufacturing company in the Chicago area that sells components and systems solutions into the residential white goods, commercial appliance, HVAC, and transportation industries. Robertshaw’s global headquarters is located near Chicago in Itasca, Illinois, USA. The company employs over 6,000 employees in 14 countries, has 3 engineering centers, and 11 manufacturing locations.

Scope/Responsibilities: Based in Itasca, Illinois, and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position has overall global responsibility for the Company’s tax function, including: provision, compliance, and planning. Partnering with third-parties, this individual is responsible for coordination of local country teams and providers in completing this work for the international locations. This individual also has responsibility for preparing the income tax footnote in the Company’s annual report. Other responsibilities include:

• Manage outside tax consultants and advisors
• Work closely with the Controllership team and provide tax data for review of business results and forecasts
• Review deferred tax computations and financial statement footnote support relating to corporate income taxes including completing year end audit tax workpapers and memorandums.
• Establish and maintain transfer pricing policy and compliance
• Participate with members of executive management and provide advice in planning the Company’s operations to minimize taxes, consistent with overall corporate strategic objectives
• Consult and coordinate with external tax providers as well as the private equity sponsor to plan and manage the income tax ramifications of potential acquisition targets, dispositions, financings, and other transactions
• Provide cash tax forecast for tax payments/refunds
• Coordinate annual R&D Tax Credit study
• Oversee special projects as required (E&P studies, 382 studies, deferred tax analysis, etc.)
• Pursue refunds, credits and incentives as the Company moves into new markets or new locations to maximize tax benefits to the Company
• Working with inhouse Counsel, organize and supervise the preparation of tax audit reviews, settlements, refund claims, ruling requests, protests and appeals. Recommending and coordinating litigation on tax matters
• Coordinate and insure timely filing of indirect taxes such as sales and use , property , and excise tax
• Regular liaise with company's foreign operations on tax matters related to their operations (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.)

Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of both Domestic and International tax
• Proficiency with income tax accounting (ASC 740, FIN 48)
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills
• Excellent project management, multi-tasking and follow through capabilities
• Prior experience in a global manufacturing environment
• Strong operational/business experience
• Working knowledge of Internal Revenue Code, state tax laws, and international tax matters
• Ability to work with top management to minimize overall tax liability
• Solid understanding of financial accounting to understand book treatment and recognize tax issues
• Strong MS Office Suite product knowledge, including Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and dedication to continuous improvement
• Energetic and collaborative attitude with demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA Preferred
• Master’s degree in taxation is a plus
• 15+ years in Tax positions; 5+ as a Corporate Tax Manager