IFF Inc. is hiring a Senior Director, Tax Accounting to lead our tax accounting team and provide strategic guidance on tax accounting matters and process improvements. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Head of Tax, you'll be a key part of our dynamic corporate tax team, focusing on quarterly and year-end reporting, policy development, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead quarterly and year-end reporting of corporate income tax provision, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate for US GAAP, ensuring ASC 740 compliance.
- Ensure accuracy of reported and forecasted global effective tax rate and cash taxes; communicate and explain key results to executive leadership and finance stakeholders.
- Develop and implement tax accounting policies and procedures, including process improvements and optimal utilization of OneSource Tax Provision software globally.
- Partner with corporate tax colleagues in compliance, planning, M&A, and controversy to advise on tax accounting considerations under ASC 740.
- Provide guidance, support, and critical review oversight to the tax accounting team on tax accounting matters, including SOX-related internal controls.
- Monitor changes in US GAAP/SEC requirements on income tax accounting and material tax laws; ensure team awareness of changes.
- Participate in the tax leadership team to set strategic direction, drive team engagement and growth, and lead execution of key priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors & financial statement auditors.
- Lead various cross-functional initiatives within the finance organization.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or related field.
- 10+ years of diverse global tax experience with a focus on tax accounting.
- Extensive experience with tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740 for public US-based multinational corporations.
- Strong knowledge of tax accounting software and systems, including OneSource Tax Provision software and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to be hands-on, resourceful, detail-oriented, and results-oriented.
- Proven experience in leading, managing, developing, and motivating high-performance, diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Project management skills.
Nice to Have
- Master’s in taxation or accounting.
- CPA certification.
- Big 4 accounting firm experience.
- Corporate/in-house experience with a US-based multinational public company.
- Experience with tax accounting aspects of divestitures, acquisitions, and other M&A.
- Experience in implementing process improvements and effectively utilizing tax technology.
Technical Stack
- OneSource Tax Provision software
- ERP systems
Team & Environment
You'll report to the VP, Global Head of Tax and be part of a dynamic corporate tax team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Target Compensation: $233,600 - $292,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- Vacation and holidays
- Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
- Annual bonus plan
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position. Locations include Remote and New York, NY.
IFF Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace which helps each colleague bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
