About the Opportunity

The Sr. Manager, Domestic Tax will be responsible for planning, executing and reviewing key aspects of the Company’s US and Canadian tax compliance and tax provision activities. Reporting to the Director, Global Taxes, the role is responsible for preparing various analyses and workpapers related to the Federal and State Compliance, as well as provision. The role is responsible for analyzing and reviewing complex tax issues, including Federal and State R&D Credits and Canadian income tax and indirect tax matters. The position will provide an opportunity to further develop key federal and state corporate tax skills in a large, global business that operates in a complex and growing corporate environment, and act in place of the Director, Global Taxes, when that person is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance:  
•    Manage and direct external service providers in the preparation, review and filing of US Federal and State income tax return
•    Complete core book-tax adjustment calculations for the U.S. federal and state tax returns and year-end provision calculation
•    Maintain Tax fixed asset depreciation 
•    Lead Federal and Domestic R&D Tax Credit data collection, analysis and risk analysis
•    Complete estimated payment and extension calculations and filings
•    Review and prepare responses to federal and state audit IDR and inquiries; provide risk analysis 
•    Plan and execute the provision and compliance for the Canadian operations
•    Other workpapers, memos, and research as necessary
•    Act as tax advisor to the business for growth in US and Canada operations
•    Support the successful implementation of new ERP and boundary applications by transitioning critical tax reports and workpapers
Tax Accounting, Controls, and Policy:  
•    Execute and document key tax controls for annual provision in line with Driscoll’s global tax policies and procedures
•    Responsible for monthly U.S. and Canada GL account monitoring and reconciliation, including adjustments related to tax refunds and notices
•    Review workpapers prepared by other tax department and finance personnel in connection with Federal Income Tax, State and Provincial Income Tax, and year-end provision
•    Provide tax entries to the Director, Global Taxes for the provision and other purposes.
•    Evaluate and recommend tax technology solutions and participate in the selection, implementation and replacement of tax technology
Other Responsibilities etc.
•    Administrative duties including managing external correspondence with tax authorities, ensuring proper retention of tax records, reviewing and approving payment requests, and advising tax superiors of payments and penalties
•    Support VP Global Tax and Director, Global Taxes with various nonrecurring projects and research, including identifying evolving technical and accounting issues
•    Manage relationship and costs with external service providers on projects for which the Sr. Tax Manager is responsible
•    When the Director, Global Taxes is unavailable, the Sr. Manager, Domestic Tax must possess the knowledge, business acumen, and judgement to manage issues
Non-Income Tax Compliance: Review analyses and returns prepared by Sr. Tax Analyst and/or responsible for preparing: 
•    Annual property tax returns
•    Sales/Use Tax 
•    GST/QST/HST filings 
•    Foreign Bank Account Reporting
•    Withholding Forms 1042
•    Responsible for Annual Secretary of State filings
 

Candidate Profile

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a degree that is equivalent.
•    Advanced Degree in Accounting, Tax or Law a plus.
•    8-10+ years of professional accounting/tax experience – public accounting firm, governmental tax agency, law firm, consultancy or in-house tax departments, or combination there of 
•    Experience with Federal and State Tax Compliance
•    Knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•    Tax Provision at a US Based Multinational
•    Eligibility to sit for CPA exam strongly preferred
•    Regularly attend tax seminars, keeping abreast of current events
•    Spanish a plus
•    Prior managerial experience not required, but a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary Range estimated for the Sr. Domestic Tax Manager: $160,000 to $190,000 USD.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package will be shared during the application process.
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About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

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