15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154
- _Why Valmont_
- We're Here to Move the World Forward.
- Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways.
Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a _Fortune_ 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. _We are the modern workforce_ . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
- The position's primary responsibility is leading significant components of the Company's U.
S. international tax compliance obligations; including but not limited to compiling, reviewing and finalizing all of Company's federal forms 5471, 8858, 8865, (currently there are 87 international required forms) and 1118. In addition, this role exercises substantial independent judgement in analyzing information and making determinations of appropriate tax positions of specific items within the Company's required tax forms. The position will also have leadership responsibility for international tax planning, and accounting for income taxes for all foreign subsidiaries, including evaluating complex technical issues and recommending planning or structural alternatives Further, this position will work closely with our Shared Service center in Malaysia on directing, reviewing, and approving the preparation of the above federal forms, including establishing standards and timelines. Coordination with corporate treasury, accounting, legal, and divisional accounting personnel is a core accountability critical to the success of such compliance. This position will also work closely with divisional accountants as well as the company's external auditors and tax advisors, acting as a key point of contact on international compliance and provision matters. Assists with leading the collection, review and challenge of local site tax provision information and analyzing for accuracy on a quarterly basis. Some knowledge of continually changing tax laws and newly released GAAP and SEC accounting pronouncements is necessary in determining accurate current and deferred tax account balances. Responsibility for local income tax filings of international subsidiaries will remain with the divisional and local controllers.
Essential Functions:
- + This position reports to the Senior Manager International Tax and has no direct or indirect reports but operates with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
+ Leads the end-to-end preparation, review and filing of all of Company's federal forms 5471, 8858, 8865, and 1118 including analyzing information and making determination of appropriate tax position of specific items within the forms + Calculating annual foreign tax credit position that includes calculating earnings and profits/tax pools for all 87 foreign subsidiaries + Working directly with and leading the efforts of external tax service providers related to international income tax compliance + Identify and implement ongoing process improvements within the international tax compliance area to improve efficiency, accuracy and the documentation of positions. This includes driving cross-functional execution and influencing change. + Research various tax issues as needed related to tax return preparation, audit support, tax planning implementation, etc. + Participate in income tax related meetings with all levels of management including senior management. This may include presenting technical conclusions, risk assessments and recommended courses of action. + Assist Senior Manager International Tax on special research projects, often serving as the technical lead or primary contributor. Assist Senior Manager International Tax in the preparation, review, and explanation of the quarterly tax provision; including analysis of global effective tax rates, discrete items, and uncertain tax positions. + Assist in implementation of tax software for compliance, provision, and process improvements + Maintaining a basis of tax expertise on a continuous basis in order to fulfill job requirements. In order to keep knowledge current, incumbent at a minimum must attend two tax seminars per year, and is expected to proactively share knowledge and training with broader tax and finance teams + Promoting company-wide tax awareness and stressing the importance of compliance, risk management, and sound governance. + Minimal travel requirements (domestic and international)
- Other Important Details about the
Role:
- + Work directly with Senior Management on issues including, but not limited to, international tax, treasury management, legal entity management, corporate structure, reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures + Manage and coordinate complex international tax compliance and planning projects, including oversight of shared services, divisional resources, and external advisors while ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
+ Review the foreign tax return compliance to ensure timely filings and appropriate reporting for foreign income tax purposes, and identify risks, inconsistencies, or opportunities for improvement.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
- + Preferred Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience or Associate's degree with 3+ years relevant experience or 5+ years of relevant experience + Extensive experience with US international tax compliance + Some experience with ASC 740 + Experience with international tax law for both US and foreign entities, including the ability to analyze and interpret technical authority + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-tax stakeholders + High proficiency in organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage complex workstreams concurrently + Demonstrated hand-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment as well as informal leadership of cross-functional and global teams.
+ Strong internal customer service focus and ability to build effective relationships with business unit leaders + Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across multiple functions and with varied levels of management, including senior leadership + Working knowledge of transfer pricing rules and methodologies
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
- + BSBA or Bachelor's degree in accounting + CPA, CPA equivalent, and/or JD + Advanced degree a plus - MBA, MPA, LLB + Big Four international tax experience preferred
- Benefits
- Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met.
Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: + Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision) + 401k retirement plan with company match + Paid time off + Employer paid life insurance + Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave + Work Life Support + Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year + Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That's the value we add.
