BASIC FUNCTION:
Leads team responsible for all US tax compliance, including the federal income tax return(s), workpapers, net operating loss carryover and current year allocation to subsidiaries, US fixed asset tax basis calculations, asset disposition analysis, foreign tax credit, and earnings and profit analysis. Responsible for amended tax returns for prior years when necessary. Assists with federal and state tax return audits and special projects.

DUTIES:
1.Directs the preparation of the federal and state tax and informational returns and reports.
2.Supervisory responsibilities.
3.Advises on state and US local taxation issues.
4.Assists with special projects and the US income tax audit.
5.Stays abreast of new or proposed tax legislation. Advises Management of Tax of impact on Company and planning alternatives to avoid or mitigate any negative impact.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individual must be able to identify and communicate issues in a non-structured and changing environment.
Must be able to deal with ambiguity, where there is no clear answer and judgment is required.
Must be able to deal with detail while at the same time be able to spot issues.
Must be able to mentor junior tax members and assist in their career development.

SUPERVISION:
Conducts performance appraisal and salary reviews for directly supervised personnel and has approval for indirectly supervised personnel. Recommends staff additions, promotions, salary adjustments, and terminations. Provides immediate supervision as necessary for management of U.S. tax matters.

INGENUITY:
Must have a continual awareness and understanding of the Company’s diversified operations in order to properly report the tax impact for financial statement purposes, and to tailor existing tax management policies to meet changes in tax laws, financial reporting practices, and needs of corporate and operating management. Must exercise interpersonal communication skills in dealing with companywide Management. The role requires extensive interaction with personnel outside Tax Department.

DECISION MAKING:
Individual will be involved in issues which will require complex reasoning and analytical thinking and will be expected to reach conclusions and propose solutions and strategies to Management of Tax