Tax Manager - USA & Canada

We have a current opportunity for a Tax Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Chicago, IL. For further information about this position please apply. Position Summary: As a Tax Manager, you will need a strong understanding of tax policies and regulations in the USA and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance through timely and accurate filing of tax returns, preparing internal tax reporting, and managing tax credit mechanisms. They will also be expected to support the business from a tax perspective in new projects and activities and manage any open tax audits. The candidate will serve as the primary contact person for tax matters and will be required to establish and maintain relationships with external tax consultants and advisors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with the Corporate Tax organization. Responsibilities: • Ensure that the Corporation's tax policies and rules are understood and complied with • Ensure tax compliance in the USA and in Canada, inclusively through correct and timely filing of tax returns in the USA and Canada, in line with applicable legal and regulatory obligations • Prepare quarterly and other internal tax reporting, in line with Company policies and procedures and based on information provided by Accounting department • Transfer pricing: ensure that Company transfer pricing policy is properly applied • Manage the tax credit mechanisms applicable to Company in North America (inclusively manufacturing tax credit) • Support the business from the tax point in new projects or activities (Sales, Construction, People & Culture, Legal…) • Drive, manage and support any open tax audits in the USA and in Canada • Drive and assist in the relation with external tax consultant and advisors • Primary contact person in North America for tax matters, especially for Corporate Tax organization Direct Reports: • 4-5 direct reports Requirements: a) Competencies/Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Communication Skills: able to present findings or translate the data into an understandable document. • Ability to write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas. • A team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment • Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to balance competing priorities. • Able to work with time sensitive, detail-oriented material and meet multiple deadlines. b) Education: • BS Degree in Accounting/Finance, Legal or Engineering required, or equivalent work experience; MBA Degree strongly preferred c) Experience: • 10 years business experience ideally developed in a Tax advisory firm and completed by experience as in house tax manager in an international organization • Excellent knowledge of US and, ideally, Canadian tax regulations and environments • Experience in international and cross boarder operations, especially between USA and Canada d) Other Condition: • Ability to travel domestic and international locations as required. • Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com Apply Job!