Tax Manager Accounting & Finance

Function Accounting, Finance and Treasury

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is a global leader in agribusiness, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and driving innovation in the industry. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our tax strategy across North America. The tax manager’s objective is the sound management of the North American tax position including U.S. and Canadian compliance, planning, audits and system integration.

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Responsibilities and Essential Skills

As a Tax Manager, you will lead compliance and planning efforts, drive innovation in tax systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock value and reduce risk. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and grow a high-performing tax team while gaining exposure to global tax strategy and executive leadership.

Compliance

• Income (U.S. federal and state, Canadian federal and provincial)
• Excise (motor fuel)
• Property (real and personal)
• Canadian GST / PST
• Commercial feed, seed, and fertilizer
• Sales and Use
• Prepare and review analysis to support income tax provisions and preparation of estimated payments.

Research and Planning

• Research tax laws to ensure compliance and reduce risks.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to reduce or mitigate tax.
• Collaborate with tax, finance, business development, and commercial teams to obtain tax credits and other incentives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify licensing needs in new and existing jurisdictions.

Process Improvement

• Continually develop, improve, and streamline processes and procedures for tax return preparation.
• Drive automation and innovation in tax systems.

Supervision

Manage, support, and develop tax staff toward technical growth and leadership. Support North American and global tax departments with diverse and challenging initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance the overall LDC tax position through critical evaluation and identification of solutions.

Experience Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline

• 6+ years of tax experience, in public accounting and / or corporate tax department
• Preference to individuals with previous supervisory responsibility.
• Preference to individuals with previous experience dealing with state and federal departments of revenue including resolution of issues and audits.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of SALT

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to work independently to problem solve.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict monthly deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Share Point
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to details
• Knowledge of SAP

* This position is required to be in the office 4 days/week (subject to change)*

Employee Supervision

Supervises one Tax Associate for Indirect Tax and share supervision of one Tax Professional for Direct Tax

Decision Making / Accountability

Accountable for accurate and timely filing of tax returns— inaccurate data or late filings could result in substantial financial losses to the Company. Responsible for the reliability of data and information given from the tax department. Relationships with internal and external (state department and federal government) staff are critical and any damage to the integrity of information may result in the Company’s reputation being harmed.

This could lead to unwanted audits and further financial damages. Requires the ability to maintain and control confidential information.

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