Government Compliance Analyst

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External Job Description

Context/Scope
Diageo's Plainfield, IL site is a complex plant that operates as a Distilled Spirits plant (DSP) and a Brewery and is key to Diageo's North American supply strategy. Plainfield pays approximately \$380M/year in federal excise taxes due to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). This function plays a key role in the delivery of North America's supply strategy.

Purpose
· Ensure site compliance with Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations as a DSP, Brewery and Winery during the activities of production and shipment.
· Prepare and file federal and state excise tax payments and reports of operations for spirits, malt and wine based beverages.
· Review tax liability and drawback balances and reconcile monthly with payments and drawback claims for the site.
Management Responsibility
This role is based in Plainfield, IL reporting to the Government Compliance Manager and works closely with Plant Management to ensure compliance with all regulations. The role also works closely with Finance business partners in Norwalk, CT to reconcile financial accounts. The role partners with another Analyst to file monthly reporting accurately and on-time with the TTB. Additionally, this role will interact with the Plainfield Plant Finance with regard to inventory adjustments and other taxable items. There are no direct reports to this role.

Complexity of Role
· Site expert on the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 27, Parts 19, 24 and 25 and other related Parts.
· Regulatory compliance (state and federal) and control.
· Timeliness, quality and accuracy of tax payments and all reports
· Lead audits of production and shipping records and tax payments by TTB as required.
· Interact with plant management/staff, government officials , as well as Regulatory Team, Liquid Developers, Corporate Legal, 3rd party warehouses.
· Minimal travel will be required during other site audits, corporate training or other required events.
Key Outputs/Deliverables
· Prepare and file bi-weekly federal tax payments/returns and monthly state tax payments/returns for Spirits, Beer and Wines accurately and on-time. Prepare and file monthly federal reports accurately and on-time.
· Help conduct annual physical inventories of finished goods during production outages.
· Assist finance in monthly tax and drawback account reconciliations.
· Maintain tax-paid export drawback balances of less than 180 days and ensure exports have acceptable proof of export.
· Prepare for government audits and assist other sites in preparation for and during government audits. Provide assistance to internal and external auditors.
· Participate in annual internal risk audits.
· Interpret federal and state excise tax regulation and identify risk pertaining to non-compliance.
· Establish standards and share best practices across sites. Build site capabilities through training of key plant personnel to comply with regulations. Provide technical support to the site and 3 rd Party Warehouses on compliance with regulations. Assure compliance with all regulations through monthly self-assurance audits.
· Maintain engagement and involvement in plant/corporate activities and events. Continuously challenge ways of working.
· Other duties as required.
Experience and Skills
· Business, finance/accounting or equivalent college degree or operational background. Exposure to supply chain activities is beneficial. Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful but not necessary.
· Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations considered a plus.
· Strong SAP background with proficiency in computer skills. Must be strong with MS Excel and Word.
· Ability to effectively communicate at all levels , both verbal and written, with internal stakeholders, external government agencies, and 3 rd Party vendors and customers.
· Ability to juggle priorities and work under pressure. Must be detail oriented.
· Self-starter with an ability to work independently.

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Diageo is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Diageo does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, Protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Diageo also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.