Forvia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Forvia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Forvia has a career for you.
"Forvia, a driving force…for your professional growth."
Description:
Coordinate and supervise accounting for income taxes in the US and subsidiaries including review of required footnote disclosures
Responsible for all monthly, semester-end and year-end tax reporting to parent corporation
Responsible for semester-end and year-end audit by Mazars of book tax accounts
Responsible for completion of federal, international and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support
Responsible for federal and state income tax audits
Responsible for use and property tax functions
Responsible for state and local indirect tax audits (use and property taxes)
Responsible for transfer pricing and management fee arrangements in relation with Group Tax department
Supervise professional tax staff and external service providers
Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues
Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes
Identify inefficiencies and develop continuous process improvements
Provide techincal tax advice to Corporate and to operational North America Divisions on tax matters (M&A, tax incentives …) and carry our feasibility analysis on tax planning ideas
Lead US tax team involvment in restructurings and planning initiatives in collaboration with Group Tax Department as required
Departmental liaison with IT staff on all technical matters relating to tax applications
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required)
Maintain a valid Certified Public Accounting license (required)
Master's Degree in Business Taxation or Juris Doctor (preferred)
15+ years combined experience in both public accounting and tax department of a global corporation with supervisory experience
Advanced knowledge of tax acounting principles, IRS regulations, and R&D tax credit incentives and issues
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
SAP experience (preferred)
Excellent communication, research and report writing skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management
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