Kraton Polymers LLC Looking for Senior Manager, Tax, Houston, (Hybrid) at Houston, TX  Full Time

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers, and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team at our Houston, TXlocation.

The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and supervise the preparation of annual and quarterly IFRS income tax accruals for US international impacts and foreign entities assigned including reconciliation of deferred taxes and tax accounts.
• Review and calculate uncertain tax position under IFRIC 23 for foreign entities.
• Manage and review minimum tax requirements (Korean CFC and Pillar II)
• Review and supervise the preparation of the US consolidated federal income tax return including GILTI, FDII and FTC calculations and completion of forms 8991, 8992, 5471, 8858 and 8865.
• Manage and review local country tax work to include:
  • review of local country compliance
  • the preparation of estimated tax payments for foreign income taxes
  • local country audits and notices
  • responding to internal inquiries regarding various tax related matters
• Assist with tax technical research and analysis.
• Assist in identifying and capturing process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain tax calendar.
• Work with staff to develop goals and objectives and provide performance feedback.

• Deliver honest, constructive feedback to staff.

• 7+ years of experience in a large corporate tax environment – Big 4 firm experience preferred.
• Solid federal consolidated tax return experience and technical skills.
• Demonstrated skills in project management and improvement projects.
• Solid international tax experience.
• Transfer pricing experience a plus.
• Ability to lead a group of professional employees:
• Capable of developing solid goals and objectives including “stretch goals”
• Capable of delivering honest, constructive feedback to staff.
• Must be a good teacher.
• Capable of identifying and capturing process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work well with others and under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform technical research, and willing to teach staff how to perform technical research.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which requires prioritization and ability to multi-task.
• Highly self-motivated; takes initiative; identifies and addresses issues; works efficiently with attention to detail.

• Masters in Taxation or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.