Director, Tax Reporting

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
029565 Director, Tax Reporting (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Senior level role accountable for the maintenance of tax records, preparation of tax returns, and compliance with federal, state, local, and/or foreign tax laws.

Key Responsibilities 



* Define and execute strategy with respect to improving financial analytics related to tax expense and cash tax forecasting.


* Support the Vice President of Tax relative to tax governance and provision analysis in support of driving the governance foundation of the global tax strategy.


* Support the tax department’s communication with company leadership and the Audit Committee.


* Oversee and manage the department on tax compliance and tax accounting.


* Define, measure and develop the human capital needs of the tax operations team including the execution of a collaborative team philosophy.


* Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of U.S.

federal, state and local income tax returns. 


* Manage and analyze the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, Sarbanes-Oxley, the SEC and the company policies and procedures.

  


* Manage processes to ensure timely recognition and financial reporting of period specific income tax events to include analysis of uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and operating tax contingencies (FAS 5). 


* Serve as a liaison between the company’s internal and external auditors as it relates to income tax compliance and accounting.

 


* Develop, implement and improve income tax accounting practices and procedures, including the engagement and alignment of the local country subsidiaries and business with the U.S.

headquarters’ tax provision process.


* Research and document company positions with regard to income tax exposures.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience 



* Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or relevant field) and 12+ years of experience as well as experience leading other senior individual contributors and managers. 

Knowledge and Skills 



* Exceptional communicating skills applicable to internal communication with management and external communication with auditors.


* Demonstrated skill and competence in applying ASC 740.


* Demonstrated skill and competence with OneSource Tax provision system.


* Collaborative individual who values the “team concept” and thrives working in a team environment consisting...