Senior Tax Manager - Sumitomo Biorational

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Regular Full Time Libertyville, IL, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Headquartered in Libertyville, Ill., Sumitomo Biorational Company is the Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation, advancing integrated, science-driven solutions in agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Biorational operates through three divisions:
Agro Solutions, Environmental Health (MGK), and Public Health & Forest Health, leveraging decades of expertise to drive innovation and sustainability for customers worldwide.

Prepare the Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc. (SCAI) consolidated income tax provision and income tax compliance including the Federal consolidated income tax return and approximately 70 state and local income tax returns. In addition, the position will provide support to the Tax Director regarding major transactions within the SCAI group and any other projects that will arise.

• Act as lead for domestic income tax work papers and income tax returns for Federal, state, and local purposes.
• Prepare income tax extensions and quarterly estimates.
• Provide support for issues related to US income tax positions and filings.
• Compile data, respond to, and resolve inquiries from Federal, state, and local tax authorities including income tax audits.
• Prepare with the Tax Director the annual consolidated tax provision and the quarterly annual effective tax rates for interim financial reporting periods.
• Perform research and analysis on tax accounting, ongoing federal tax issues, and changes to law.
• Assist with the analysis, documentation, and implementation of various tax projects.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of the various routine processes as part of the income tax provision and compliance as well as the income tax calendar.
• Build and maintain relationships with other departments to ensure that accurate information is provided and act as a valued partner to our businesses.

• 10+ years of tax compliance experience required including experience with filing consolidated Federal and combined state returns.
• Experience with Multinational Tax Provisions
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong skills in using tax technology tools: proficiency in Excel, knowledge of One Source software, and other tax technology platforms preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate the income tax implications of transactions to senior management outside of Tax is essential.
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with SAP preferred but not required.

• Bachelor of Accounting degree or equivalent as well as Masters degree in Taxation or Accounting
• CPA preferred.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Frequent bending at the neck and waist.
• Occasional activities may include squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and twisting at the neck and waist.
• May require power grasping, pushing, and pulling with hands, as well as reaching above…