Tax Compliance Manager

Overview

The Manager, Tax Compliance is responsible for managing and supporting Celanese’s U.S. international tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role leverages expertise in accounting and taxation to evaluate the U.S. federal tax implications of the company’s global operations, ensure compliance with complex international tax regulations, and identify opportunities to improve tax processes and efficiencies. The Tax Compliance Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to oversee international tax filings, support quarterly and annual tax provision processes, conduct tax research and planning analyses, and manage key compliance requirements, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1042/1042-S, W-8 documentation, and FBAR reporting. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, supporting strategic tax initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across the international tax function.

Responsibilities

• This position requires working within a team environment to draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide assistance with the U.S. federal tax implications of Celanese's international operations. Candidates will identify tax issues and provide tax analysis for Celanese's international entities.
• Additional responsibilities include:
• Review of tax return workpapers, return statements and U.S. international informational returns (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865).
• Assist in the review of the U.S. international aspects of the quarterly and annual tax provisions (e.g., subpart F, GILTI/NCTI, E&P and foreign tax credit estimates).
• Research and prepare materials for projects related to tax planning considerations and initiatives.
• Work closely with consultants on tax return and provision preparation and review as well as various tax planning projects.
• Gather information, analyze transactions, and prepare annual Form 1042 and 1042-S filings.
• Prepare and review Forms W-8 for Celanese entities and as part of the 3rd party foreign vendor setup process
• Coordinating with Celanese's Treasury Department to prepare/submit the annual FBAR filing.
• Working on various projects related to process improvements and compliance.
• Support the international tax team and consultants on various compliance, provision, and project-based tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and reviewing work, with a focus on U.S. international taxation.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax laws, including GILTI/NCTI, Subpart F, E&P, FTCs, etc.
• Understanding of U.S. structuring rules a plus (1248, 964(e), Subchapter C, etc. and foreign tax rules).
• Experience with tax preparation software (CorpTax preferred).
• Advanced use/knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and BCS preferred.
• Experience researching complex corporate and partnership tax issues.
• Able to analyze and determine the impact of transactions and related tax attributes.
• Detail oriented and able to understand and identify issues.
• Assist in driving processes to completion.
• Must have great organizational skills and experience managing multiple workstreams at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to not only gather and report information but also to analyze results and identify areas for improvement; problem solver.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrate learning agility and desire to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables.
• Experience with accounting procedures and policies.
• Experience working with or for a Fortune 500 multinational company a plus.
• Work for Big 4 accounting firm a plus.
• Experience in preparing/reviewing work, preferably with a focus on international taxation a plus.
• Understanding of ASC 740 impact on U.S. international tax issues (e.g., GILTI/NCTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits) and drivers of the provision process a plus.

Required Years of Experience

• 4+ Years

Required Education

• Bachelors in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant preferred;
• Masters in Tax or Accounting preferred.