Career Area:
Accounting
Job Description:
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community and your world.
As a State Tax Senior Manager (internally known as Tax Manager) in the U.S. Tax Reporting & Analysis group, you will be responsible for U.S. state income tax matters for Caterpillar and its subsidiaries. This position manages the co-sourcing of state income tax returns, oversees the quarterly estimate and provision process, and manages and makes key decisions on state tax audits. The position also researches tax positions and advises on impacts of projects and/or initiatives.
The Chicago, Peoria, IL, or Dallas, TX based position will have in depth knowledge of U.S. state tax matters, including state modifications, nexus, interpretations of U.S. international inclusions between jurisdictions, and complexities of attribute realizability such as net operating losses and credits. As part of this responsibility, the role reviews, interprets, and makes recommendations and decisions with an understanding of the enterprise impact.
Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Tax Compliance & Provision Management and Review:
Performs both detail and quality reviews for U.S. state income tax modifications, nexus, tax returns, quarterly estimates, and attribute realizability
Provides tax expertise on regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
Reviews material state income tax positions
Audit Management :
Leads U.S. Tax Reporting & Analysis team members in responding to information requests, analyzing impacts, and incorporating resolution into other processes for state audits and notices
Analyzes technical positions in state tax audit examinations, frequently working with examiners and authorities to resolve disputes
Legislative Activity
Monitors, analyzes and determines impact of critical proposed U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations by applying Caterpillar facts
Guides U.S. Tax Reporting & Analysis team on modeling impacts of proposed/enacted tax law changes and implementing changes into compliance and provision processes
Tax Planning & Special Projects :
Applies tax research to optimize enterprise tax effects
Originates and sponsors process improvement projects which may modify existing approaches or develop new solutions
Understands outcomes and has an enterprise view when resolving issues or advising on projects
Team Coaching & Development :
Manages team deadlines across the tax calendar and lifecycle
Provides guidance and identifies development opportunities for tax staff
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's level degree related to Accounting, and approved certification (CPA/CMA), or equivalent experience in tax or accounting
6+ years of progressively responsible tax related experience at Big 4 public accounting firm and/or large multinational organization
4+ years of tax compliance experience in US state income tax compliance, including nexus review, state modifications, and tax return review.
3+ years of managing state income tax audits, including review of responses and driving to resolution
Desired Qualifications:
Proven ability to manage a team, multiple projects, and determine prioritization
Demonstrate high levels of initiative, good judgment, and superior communication skills
Understanding of complexities of US international provisions in state tax matters
Collaborative and team-oriented personality with the ability to build and foster relationships with business partners
Understanding of accounting and business processes
In-depth knowledge of Corptax or One Source for state income tax compliance
Additional Information:
Available locations:
Chicago or Peoria, IL
Irving, TX
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
