Senior Tax Planning Leader

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Leader, Tax Planning  is responsible for management of various tax matters, including U.S. international tax, foreign tax, tax treaty analysis, transfer pricing, domestic and international tax planning and controversy, and financial reporting on an as needed basis. The Senior Leader, Tax Planning will develop and implement tax planning initiatives or audit defense strategies to manage tax exposure for the company, improve cash positions, maintain accurate reporting, advise business units, and support M&A activity.

 

Reports to:                          Director, Global Tax Planning

Span of Control:                People Leader

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowing our Businesses and their Strategies

• Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives
• Understand the strategic direction of the company’s businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results; be a proactive partner who can identify and execute projects to further business objectives
• Constant drive for best-in-class Tax organizations and obtain outside-in market insights to understand and then apply to positively impact Owens Corning

 

Developing and Executing a Strategy

• Identify, analyze, and respond to complex U.S. international and foreign tax issues
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce taxes of all types by working closely with local teams and tax advisors
• Leads US domestic or international tax controversy efforts as needed
• Draft and review technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memos as well as develop tax models
• Support M&A activity, tax structuring, due diligence, tax modeling, among others
• Review and propose tax provisions for third party and intercompany agreements
• Preparation and/or review of disclosure statements and elections related to international acquisitions, restructurings, and tax planning
• Supports  execution of transfer pricing documentation as well as maintenance and interpretation of OC’s Transfer Pricing policy
• Assists in the identification and management of key risks emanating from international tax operations, compliance, and reporting
• Supports accounting for international income taxes for financial reporting purposes on an as needed basis
• Special projects including tax process development, systems implementations, automation of tax processes, coordination with business units, various tax technical research projects and any other project as needed
• Leads and develops tax staff through coaching, mentoring, project involvement and education
• Collaborates internally with various stakeholders throughout OC

 

Leading and Developing Talent

• Leverages external perspective and benchmarking with a continuous improvement mindset
• Inspires teamwork across finance functions and regions to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of people
• Is regarded by the employees of Owens Corning as a subject matter expert and a role model for growth, development and conduct
• Provides thought leadership, sets vision and communicates strategy for the development of people processes and systems.
• Acts as a resource to the non-financial/non-tax leaders of the business
• Mentors high potential finance talent within Owens Corning

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required; advanced degree in tax and/or JD is highly desirable