International Tax Manager at Samsonite Company Stores, LLC in Mansfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description:
Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Your role at Samsonite:

This role is responsible in managing all non-US Tax Reporting and maintain compliance with IFRS and IRS requirements. Preparation and coordination of non-US Federal and local income tax provisions, transactional taxes, and audits. Assist with tax planning and tax technology initiatives. Involved in Global Financial Tax Reporting and Tax Provisions under IFRS. Manage one tax professional. You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

• Tax Return Compliance - Manage the accurate reporting of the international aspects of the Federal income tax return. Review alternative tax positions in order to determine the most appropriate cost-effective filing position. Support U.S. transfer pricing compliance process.


• Financial Reporting - Support the accurate preparation of the company's Federal/Foreign income tax expense (both current and deferred) for financial statement purposes. Evaluate uncertain tax reporting positions and business combinations in order to properly reflect the tax treatment of such items in the financial statements. Analyze the tax aspects of financial projections and forecasts.


• Planning Activities - Participate in the implementation of non-structural tax planning strategies, which maximize savings on a defensible basis. Review tax research. Participate in the review of proposed transactions to properly advise management of tax consequences. Support the Federal income tax integration of business acquisitions, dispositions and restructurings.


• Tax Audits and Controversies - Evaluate requests for information from government officials and participate in developing strategies to successfully defend tax filing positions. Support the coordination and implementation of audit strategies. Stay abreast of legal developments and industry positions in order to accurately evaluate options and responses to requests for information.


• Leadership and Teamwork - Lead, mentor, and develop the international section of the US income tax group. Direct external tax advisors on a project-by-project basis.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.


• 5+ years' experience in a corporate tax group or public accounting firm


• Supervisory experience


• Strong proficiency in US State tax reporting and compliance; min of 25 states


• CPA and/or Masters in Taxation preferred


• Proficiency in Federal reporting and management


• Strong analytical and organizational skills


• Strong technology skills: specifically related to automating reporting and compliance; to include Excel, Word, HFM, SAP, One Source, SharePoint or similar

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based. Employees are offered a flexible schedule, working four days per week in the office and one day remotely, as business permits.


• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.


• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.


• 5+ years’ experience in a corporate tax group or public accounting firm


• Supervisory experience


• Strong proficiency in US State tax reporting and compliance; min of 25 states


• CPA and/or Masters in Taxation preferred


• Proficiency in Federal reporting and management


• Strong analytical and organizational skills


• Strong technology skills: specifically related to automating reporting and compliance; to include Excel, Word, HFM, SAP, One Source, SharePoint or similar

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based. Employees are offered a flexible schedule, working four days per week in the office and one day remotely, as business permits. 


• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life.  Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.


• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide.  We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. 

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ.  We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions.  This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team.  We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. 

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.Responsibilities:
This role is responsible in managing all non-US Tax Reporting and maintain compliance with IFRS and IRS requirements. Preparation and coordination of non-US Federal and local income tax provisions, transactional taxes, and audits. Assist with tax planning and tax technology initiatives.  Involved in Global Financial Tax Reporting and Tax Provisions under IFRS.  Manage one tax professional.  You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

• Tax Return Compliance – Manage the accurate reporting of the international aspects of the Federal income tax return. Review alternative tax positions in order to determine the most appropriate cost-effective filing position. Support U.S. transfer pricing compliance process.


• Financial Reporting – Support the accurate preparation of the company’s Federal/Foreign income tax expense (both current and deferred) for financial statement purposes. Evaluate uncertain tax reporting positions and business combinations in order to properly reflect the tax treatment of such items in the financial statements. Analyze the tax aspects of financial projections and forecasts.


• Planning Activities – Participate in the implementation of non-structural tax planning strategies, which maximize savings on a defensible basis. Review tax research. Participate in the review of proposed transactions to properly advise management of tax consequences. Support the Federal income tax integration of business acquisitions, dispositions and restructurings.


• Tax Audits and Controversies – Evaluate requests for information from government officials and participate in developing strategies to successfully defend tax filing positions. Support the coordination and implementation of audit strategies. Stay abreast of legal developments and industry positions in order to accurately evaluate options and responses to requests for information.


• Leadership and Teamwork – Lead, mentor, and develop the international section of the US income tax group. Direct external tax advisors on a project-by-project basis.