Tax Accounting Manager

Overview

Scotts Miracle-Gro seeks an experienced Tax Accounting Manager to lead the company’s corporate income tax provision, financial statement disclosures, and related internal controls. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and reporting of the global income tax provision in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This is a hybrid role at our headquarters in Marysville, OH.

• Provision Preparation & Review:
  Lead the quarterly and annual global consolidated income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations of current and deferred tax provisions, valuation allowances, and effective tax rates (ETR). Draft and review clear, compliant tax footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K). Partner with the broader finance department on forecasting, accounting matters, and cash flow. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during financial statement audits.
• Tax Planning & Strategy:
  Support tax research and planning initiatives in coordination with tax leadership. Assist in implementing tax strategies to optimize the company’s overall tax position.
• Tax Compliance & Internal Controls:
  Support the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns and return-to-provision adjustments. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Oversee and mentor tax associates, providing on-the-job training and career development. Manage workloads, deadlines, and resource allocation within the tax team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the tax function.

• Education & Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, MST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of relevant income tax experience, preferably in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm. Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and robust understanding of deferred taxes. Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong leadership and team development abilities. Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments. Proficiency in tax provisioning, tax compliance, and accounting software.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role generally falls between $ and $ per year. Scotts will consider factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location in determining actual pay. In addition to base salary, this role is incentive eligible under corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon, or Washington, state-mandated pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and programs designed to support employees’ well-being and development. Highlights include the Live Total Health program, medical/dental/vision coverage, wellness reimbursements, a competitive 401(k) match (up to 7.5%), stock purchase discounts, and employee resource groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.

EEO Employer;
Scotts Miracle-Gro is committed to a drug-free workplace. Unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies are not accepted unless a Master Service Agreement is in place. Scotts Miracle-Gro will never ask for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are an internal candidate, you may apply through the company system as directed.