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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