Sr Tax Manager

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

• Work directly with senior tax director on issues related to income tax audits primarily in US, Mexico and Canada and other jurisdictions as issues arise.
• Lead global tax controversy strategies including interfacing with tax authorities.
• Respond to Information Data Requests (IDRs) from various taxing jurisdictions.
• Manage day to day operations of the income tax audits including maintaining effective communication with tax authorities.
• Effectively manage the IDR process, strictly adhering to the deadlines mandated by the IRS.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is prepared and maintained for tax disputes.  Monitor compliance with tax laws and regulations to  minimize future disputes.
• Conduct thorough research on tax laws, regulations, and court rulings to develop effective conveyance of the company’s tax position and to rebut proposed adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal finance and legal teams.   
• Manage multiple deadlines with internal personnel and external advisors where necessary.
• Assess the potential financial and reputational risks associated with tax disputes and develop strategies to mitigate risks working with senior leaders and outside advisers.
• Prepare detailed reports and/or summaries of tax controversies, including the status of individual IDRs, progress and estimated potential outcomes.  Present information to  senior management and other stakeholders – verbally or in written form.
• Calculate and effectively convey uncertain tax positions that stem from various controversy matters.

• International and global tax controversy experience with progressively increasing responsibilities and accountability
• Experience in managing tax examinations and controversy matters to completion
• Big Four Public Accounting and/or Law Firm experience combined with in-house company tax experience
• Experience in responding to requests from tax jurisdictions in regard to audit
• Analytical experience with research and quantitative and qualitative analysis supporting conclusion
• Effective and efficient written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills including ability to prioritize competing tasks and to synthesize complex tax matters into simple, concise communications

Required Education / Years’ Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8-years corporate tax experience in multinational or Big-4 accounting firm
• Minimum of 6 years of tax controversy experience
• Management skills, this role will have direct reports