Senior Global Tax Accountant

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Patchawan Passwater

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
In this role at Franklin Electric, you will be exposed to a wide variety of corporate tax concepts and challenges from acquisitions and restructuring to complex tax preparation. We have developed a highly collaborative team that shares duties and responsibilities on a daily basis. Everything we do is focused on efficiently and accurately reporting the company’s tax obligations while steadfastly protecting the company’s assets.

This position is responsible for preparation, review, assisting with, and/or overseeing the various aspects of the Company’s tax footprint with an emphasis on global tax. This position has the option of being remote one specific day a week.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. 

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

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What you will be doing:

• Reviews and assists tax staff and external tax advisors with US consolidated federal tax returns for the company, including related schedules and reports, focusing on the international tax provisions of the US Tax Code.
• Reviews and assists local controllers and external tax advisors with international tax reporting and analysis.
• Prepares and reviews the annual and quarterly GAAP ASC740 accounting for income taxes analysis, with global oversight.
• Coordinates engagements with external tax advisors on various tasks and projects.
• Collaborates with Treasury and Legal departments on global cash planning and intercompany transactions.
• Assists with tax aspects of acquisitions, domestically and globally.
• Assists with intercompany transfer pricing and related documentation.
• Assists (high level) with global tax audits, as needed.
• Identifies, develops and leads implementation of process improvements.
• Performs research and prepares memoranda / supporting documentation for routine to complex tax technical and income tax accounting issues, encompassing tax law, regulations, and deregulation globally, advising the company on global tax liability issues.
  
  

Who we want:

• Innovative and growth-oriented mind-set, curious and able to move efficiently from one project to another as needed.
• Must be detailed oriented – with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving.
• High level of self-motivation to work and learn both independently and as part of an integrated finance team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as exceptional time-management skills required.
• Understands US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with emphasis on ASC740.
• Understands complex tax and accounting principles.
• Understands legal entity structure and treasury principles.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource income tax and provision software preferred.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (required).
• Four to six years of tax experience in a corporate or public accounting environment (preferred).
• Exposure to international tax preferred but not required.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required).

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities. 

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as: 

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
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