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Whirlpool Corporation U.S. Income Tax Manager in Benton Harbor, Michigan
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Tax team ensures that the organization meets its tax obligations and objectives and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Activities may include undertaking research; evaluating the legality and tax effectiveness of current and future business activities; preparing and submitting tax returns, tax declarations, and other required reports; maintaining tax records; and corresponding with external tax agencies or consultants.
This role in summary
Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a U.S. Income Tax Manager position to join our Tax Department at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Whirlpool Corporation Tax Department is a dynamic, high-energy, fast-paced environment that will develop and challenge even the most sophisticated tax professionals.
This role will be responsible for working across our finance organization, overseeing complex tax matters, and partnering with our business leaders to provide tax guidance on Whirlpool’s strategic initiatives. U.S. federal and state income tax compliance is outsourced, so while this position will manage that outsourced process, the primary focus of this role will be active engagement with tax planning and risk mitigation strategies, aligning Whirlpool’s tax profile with its business objectives.
Your responsibilities will include
Assist the VP of Tax and Tax Directors with developing and monitoring Whirlpool’s current and prior tax planning strategies, ensuring that the current and future U.S. income tax consequences of such strategies are captured accurately
Partner with regional Tax Directors to monitor, evaluate, and escalate potential U.S. tax consequences of local tax positions
Partner with members of Whirlpool’s Corporate Strategy team to provide tax guidance on key strategic initiatives such as M&A, Divestitures, and similar initiatives
Proactively partner with peers across Whirlpool Finance to ensure effective implementation of tax planning strategies and tax risk mitigation efforts
Support global tax accounting and tax compliance leads as required
Monitor all material U.S. income tax positions and strategies that impact Whirlpool’s U.S. income tax profile
Review and evaluate tax planning strategies with Whirlpool’s global tax professionals and finance leaders
Proactively identify and assess potential tax planning strategies
Maintain a consistent, active leadership position in the company’s global finance leadership organization, staying close to strategic developments
Ensure that the company meets all of its tax reporting obligations, partnering with other finance functions to gather and analyze the information required
Manage external service providers to ensure that outsourced projects are completed timely and accurately
Manage the federal and state compliance tax teams to ensure projects are completed timely and accurately while also providing development opportunities to build the next generation of tax leaders
Develop a replacement for your role within 1-3 years
Actively develop junior tax professionals
Assess the ETR and cash tax impact of proposed tax legislation on U.S. income tax position
Ensure adequate documentation of tax attributes related to foreign operations
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years of experience as a tax professional at a global tax consulting firm OR 5+ years of direct experience in a U.S. federal income tax compliance process with one or more U.S.-headquartered multinational companies
Preferred skills and experiences
Masters Degree in Accountancy
Proven ability to design, lead, and implement U.S. tax planning strategies
Capability to assess tax risk and identify issues that require escalation
Exceptional ability to work across functional areas, build consensus, and foster teamwork
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing projects
Ability to represent the tax department in internal meetings and provide specific tax technical guidance to non-tax working groups
Vision and presence to represent the tax department in dealings with external service providers
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong management presence; capable of running a meeting alone and driving projects forward positively
Ability to build and develop a team
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What we offer
Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) . At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.