Senior Tax Planning Leader

The Senior Leader, Tax Planning  is responsible for management of various tax matters, including U.S. international tax, foreign tax, tax treaty analysis, transfer pricing, domestic and international tax planning and controversy, and financial reporting on an as needed basis. The Senior Leader, Tax Planning will develop and implement tax planning initiatives or audit defense strategies to manage tax exposure for the company, improve cash positions, maintain accurate reporting, advise business units, and support M&A activity.

Reports to:                          Director, Global Tax Planning

Span of Control:                People Leader

Knowing our Businesses and their Strategies

• Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives
• Understand the strategic direction of the company’s businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results; be a proactive partner who can identify and execute projects to further business objectives
• Constant drive for best-in-class Tax organizations and obtain outside-in market insights to understand and then apply to positively impact Owens Corning

Developing and Executing a Strategy

• Identify, analyze, and respond to complex U.S. international and foreign tax issues
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce taxes of all types by working closely with local teams and tax advisors
• Leads US domestic or international tax controversy efforts as needed
• Draft and review technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memos as well as develop tax models
• Support M&A activity, tax structuring, due diligence, tax modeling, among others
• Review and propose tax provisions for third party and intercompany agreements
• Preparation and/or review of disclosure statements and elections related to international acquisitions, restructurings, and tax planning
• Supports  execution of transfer pricing documentation as well as maintenance and interpretation of OC’s Transfer Pricing policy
• Assists in the identification and management of key risks emanating from international tax operations, compliance, and reporting
• Supports accounting for international income taxes for financial reporting purposes on an as needed basis
• Special projects including tax process development, systems implementations, automation of tax processes, coordination with business units, various tax technical research projects and any other project as needed
• Leads and develops tax staff through coaching, mentoring, project involvement and education
• Collaborates internally with various stakeholders throughout OC

Leading and Developing Talent

• Leverages external perspective and benchmarking with a continuous improvement mindset
• Inspires teamwork across finance functions and regions to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of people
• Is regarded by the employees of Owens Corning as a subject matter expert and a role model for growth, development and conduct
• Provides thought leadership, sets vision and communicates strategy for the development of people processes and systems.
• Acts as a resource to the non-financial/non-tax leaders of the business
• Mentors high potential finance talent within Owens Corning

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required; advanced degree in tax and/or JD is highly desirable
• 10-12 years relevant experience in tax operations with demonstrated leadership growth required
• Experience in a multi-national corporate setting
• Broad foundation of tax experience with emphasis on international tax, including planning, compliance, transfer pricing, reporting
• Basic understanding of ASC740
• Technical knowledge of U.S. international tax, such as Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, and foreign tax credits
• Experience with software programs such as Excel, OneSource and/or CorpTax

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Global tax planning activities in support of business transactions (merger and acquisitions, integrations, dispositions, restructuring)
• Combined experience in public accounting and corporate experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Exceptional corporate and technical skills
• Demonstrates inclusive leadership; values diverse teams
• Effecitve communication (written/verbal) skills to work across various geographies
• Organized, deliberate, and reliable in structuring work, and effective as a problem solver
• Ability to develop effective relationships
• Ability to continuously drive improvement in the processes within tax to simplify the implementation and maintenance of tax strategies
• Deep knowledge of tax, including superb understanding of tax policy, law and its administration; high level of creativity in managing tax opportunities and issues
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive tax plans; strong foundation of technical understanding in income tax concepts as well as accounting processes and systems
• Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate complicated tax issues in terms of impact on business operations and to effectively engage management in tax reporting and risk management matters
• Ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgment; quick study, able to handle complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously - able to deal with strategic issues, as well as tactical operational details
• Ability to challenge the status-quo, continually striving for excellence
• Demonstrated project management capability; ability to develop and execute workplan accurately and on time
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally

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