Tax Manager

Job description

Overview

*This role is based out of our Plano, TX HQ and will come into the office 3 days a week*

 

The Tax Manager is an individual contributor role that is responsible for the review of the complete income tax cycle for the Frito Lay and NASS operations.  These responsibilities include forecasting the effective tax rate, review of the income tax provision, review of federal and state income tax compliance, research and planning, and audit defense for both federal and state income taxes.   This role conducts state income tax audits directly with auditors.

 

This person will assist the FL/NASS Tax Director in their review of the complete income tax cycle for the two divisions.  This role is being expanded to include ownership and accountability for the NASS division with limited oversight. 

Responsibilities

Tax Forecasting

·  Forecast the effective and cash tax rates for planning and quarterly reporting.
·  Provide financial analysis to support tax planning initiatives and projects.
·  This role provides consultation and executes action for this accountability.

 

Tax Accounting

·  Review junior level FL FAS 109 calculation. 
·  Prepares more complicated FL FAS 109 calculations 
·  Reviews NASS FAS 109 calculation. 
·  Verify tax accounting accuracy and maintain policies and procedures.
·  Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
·  This role provides consultation and executes action for this accountability.

Research and Planning

·  Identify and support initiatives to deliver the lowest sustainable effective tax rate.
·  Identify and support projects which will reduce the current cash tax rate. 
·  Represent the Tax Department with the business units, aligning tax department resources to resolving.
·  Communicate relevant tax data to facilitate planning efforts.
·  This role provides consultation and executes action for this accountability.

Tax Compliance

·  Review and prepare the federal income tax returns for the FLNA and NASS division companies which are included in the consolidated PepsiCo, Inc. filing. 
·  Review and prepare the FLNA and NASS division separate state income and franchise tax returns and the assigned PepsiCo state income tax unitary filings.
·  Review provision to return calculation.
·  This role makes decisions, provides consultation and executes action for this accountability.

Management

·  Foster an environment of trust and inclusion.
·  Mentor junior staff.
·  Develop strong relationships with business partners.
·  Participate in external tax professional groups and organizations.
·  Maintain a focus on continuing to develop technical tax expertise. 
·  This role makes decisions, provides consultation and executes action for this accountability.

Tax Specialty Breakdown

·  Federal – 50%
·  State and Local – 50%

 

Estimated Specific Responsibility Breakdown

·  Tax return preparation/review - 35%
·   Research, planning and business support - 15%
·   FAS109/Forecasting - 35%
·   Audit Defense – 15%
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

·  BA or BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters in Tax preferred. 
·  5+ years of Federal Income Tax Experience  
·  2+ years of “Big 4” or equivalent experience preferred. 
·  Strong analytical skills.
·  Intermediate level of tax technical expertise (compliance, income tax provision for Federal and State).
·  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
·  Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment.
·  Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, etc)

Preferred Requirements:

·  Prior experience with CorpTax or similar tax software
·  Perferred Alteryx experience

 

Compensation and Benefits:

·  The expected compensation range for this position is between $98,700 - $165,150 based on a full-time schedule.
·   Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
·  Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
·  Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
·  In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

 

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available  EEO is the Law  &  EEO is the Law Supplement  documents. View  PepsiCo EEO Policy .

 

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