Senior Manager Tax - State & Local

Requisition ID: 27934 

 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

 

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. 

We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

 

The Headlines:

Reporting to the U.S. Tax Director, the State Tax Senior Manager is responsible for leading Molson Coors’ U.S. state and local tax (SALT) team based in Milwaukee, managing the determination and reporting of our state and local income tax burden, advising our various U.S. businesses on the SALT implications of business activities and proposed transactions, as well as guiding the delivery of Molson Coors’ U.S. state indirect tax responsibilities as related to excise, sales & use, property and other transaction taxes.   

 

 

The Responsibilities:

 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations. 

 

• Lead the SALT team and supporting external consultants through the annual U.S. state income tax compliance process, including the preparation and review of complex income tax returns in all 50 states and numerous local taxing jurisdictions.

 

• Lead the delivery of accurate quarterly and annual state tax provisions and accounting for uncertain positions and valuation allowances related to our domestic operations, and ensure compliance with our internal accounting controls.

 

• Lead the support of both our business partners and teams responsible for the preparation of our indirect tax returns by researching, analyzing, developing positions on technical matters and identifying savings opportunities involving excise, sales & use and property taxes.

 

• Strategically manage state tax audits and disputes and guide the SALT team in the successful resolution of the same.

 

• Deliver on the efficient management of the Company’s SALT positions, and relatedly, maintain appropriate operating standards for the SALT function and strong relationships with key stakeholders.

 

• Grow team capabilities, foster teamwork as a well-integrated SALT team, and coach and mentor team members through workload delegation, training, supervision and work product review.

 

 

 

The Other Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

 

• At least 8 years of U.S. state income tax compliance and financial reporting experience with a large public accounting firm or large publicly-traded corporation

 

• Extensive experience in complex U.S. state income tax issues, e.g., apportionment, federal conformity, credits and incentives, and nexus

 

• Practical experience with state indirect tax matters, including nexus determination, related reporting obligations under FAS 5, reverse audits, identifying correct tax rates under sales and use tax regimes, and management of sales & use, excise and property tax compliance and planning opportunities

 

• Strong proficiency with SAP or similar ERP system, Corptax or similar income tax software, and Vertex or similar transactional tax software

 

• Substantial experience with managing tax audits, including performing related diligence and drafting responses to information requests on U.S. state tax matters

 

• Ability to lead a functional team, delegate responsibilities and manage processes

 

• Desire to take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments

 

• Thirst for learning – always looking for ways to learn and help others grow

 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

 

• Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system, Corptax or similar income tax software, and Vertex or similar transactional tax software

 

• Prior experience with state transfer pricing compliance matters and documentation

 

• Prior experience working closely alongside Tax and non-Tax colleag