Join our team as a Tax Reporting and Forecasting (Senior) Manager in the Global Tax Reporting and Forecasting group. This position will play a crucial role in the global tax provision process. General responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing/reviewing quarterly provision schedules and/or reports, assisting country tax leads to facilitate reporting requirements, compiling SOX documentation, administering global provision software, working with external financial auditors, identifying, recommending and implementing process improvements and other special projects. Serving as an internal resource, this individual will provide assistance to the different tax and finance groups, helping to educate on various tax reporting requirements and implications, which affect Takeda’s day-to-day operations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Review local provision submissions
* Review local team Uncertain Tax Position computations and assist with guidance where necessary
* Prepare/review consolidated provision workpapers including but not limited to roll-forward of deferred tax balances, roll-forward of tax payable balances, consolidated rate reconciliation
* Assist with analysis of tax implications and proper reporting of topside journal entries
* Provide assistance to local provision teams as needed
* Compile and maintain SOX documentation
* Assists with technical tax accounting research
* Work closely with corporate Controllership and Reporting teams
* Present tax accounting training sessions to a global team
* Assists with preparing responses to financial statement auditors
* Responsible for the administration of tax provision software (Hyperion Tax Provision)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Understanding of multi-national operating structures and methods; understanding of a foreign owned structure, a plus
* Tax Accounting – understands the US GAAP and/or IFRS tax reporting requirements.
* Financial Reporting – understands SOX internal control requirements and other financial reporting requirements for foreign-owned filers
* Accounting – understands the concepts and methods of moderately complex accounting
* Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner
* Data Management – ability to utilize data collection, analysis, maintenance application and refinement methods to make fact based decisions
* Analytical Skills – ability to analyze a wide variety of financial data and make appropriate decisions
* Mathematical – ability to perform basic mathematical computations and solve problems
* Management – ability to set priorities and develop workflow processes
* Eagerness to find and implement creative approaches to compiling and analyzing complex data
* Willingness to embrace a dynamic environment and technological advances
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
* B.S. in Accounting or Finance
* 5-7 years of Big Four experience or 6-9 years of industry equivalent
* Experience working with/in a large corporate tax department
* Experience with tax compliance software and general ledger packages
Preferred:
* MS in Accounting or Taxation or J.D. preferred
* Certified Public Accountant
* Experience working in pharmaceutical industry
* Experience with HFM, HTP, SAP, Alteryx
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Travel within region or internationally up to 15% of time.
What Takeda can offer you:
* A flexible work environment
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Continuous professional development and global career opportunities
* The opportunity to build next-generation analytics solutions
* A culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, agile thinking, and collaboration
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Takeda, the commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is a personal one. Our team is one that spans over 80 different countries, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. These diverse perspectives reflect the perspectives of the patients who rely on the treatments we develop.
That’s why we aim to build a more inclusive and equitable environment. In doing so, everyone within Takeda can collaborate in a space free of fear or judgment. This is a culture where all are free to speak up. Where each employee can contribute and grow as an individual while feeling a sense of belonging at Takeda.
Locations:
Bannockburn, IL; CHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ; POL - Lodz
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Job Exempt:
Yes
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