Tax Manager

Tax Compliance LeaderYou will lead the Statutory Tax Compliance and Accounting for the Company's NAM operational entities. You will work together with the rest of the NAM Tax Team delivering against the objectives to strengthen the process, enable more standardization and opportunity for continual improvement to achieve a level of greater assurance the Company's North American Hub remains in full compliance with all relevant tax obligations.The NAM Hub includes the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. You will develop a full understanding of current compliance posture, the processes that support Statutory Accounting, Corporate Income Tax, Sales and Use and country specific local tax reporting compliance to ensure timely and accurate compliance for NAM entities.You will work closely and partner with the Company's shared service team and their processes that form the basis for the Statutory Accounting and Tax Reporting and the means by which each NAM affiliate accesses the relevant financial and other data. Key objectives also include formulating requirements to deliver improved automation of tax processes in coordination with the Senior Tax Manager – Global Shared Services.This role will require you to be able to juggle additional tasks including the timely and accurate forecasting and periodic tax financial reporting, administering of transfer pricing, supporting tax audit and controversy resolution and assisting with tax strategy and business support in the NAM Hub under the direction and responsibility of the Senior Tax Manager – North America and other members of the Global Tax team. You will be based in Miami, Florida.Key Accountabilities And ResponsibilitiesDrive Results and excellence in execution of NAM Tax ComplianceEnsure the accurate and timely filings of the U.S. Federal, State/Local for various NAM entitiesOngoing connection with business partners (finance, legal, HR, Commercial, etc.) to ensure current knowledge of non-recurring events, changes in the business, and impact on taxesEnsure accurate statutory financial reporting throughout the yearReview book results and various journal entries for analysis of book to tax adjustmentsInterface with various finance teams and shared service center resources to ensure thorough understanding of statutory results and reporting of tax sensitive transactionsReview income tax provisions and ensure the accurate posting of entriesReview federal, state and provincial income tax returns prepared in income tax software and respond to any comments from external advisorsReview analysis of book to tax differences, tax return working papers (including calculations for UNICAP, BEAT, CAMT and international tax forms), investigate material discrepancies between year-end tax accounting and tax returnsOversee collection of fixed asset data for book purposes and work with external advisors to prepare Federal and State tax depreciation reportsDeliver timely analysis and response to matters identified by the Senior Tax Manager on consolidated or separate tax returnsReview Forms 1042 and 1099 for U.S. entities ensuring compliance with all relevant requirementsPrepare and/or review filing adjustments to state returns for federal audit adjustmentsConduct tax research on specific federal and state income tax issuesKeep up to date on relevant U.S. tax compliance legal and procedural developmentsSupport other tax compliance and projects, as requiredEnsure the accurate and timely preparation of tax financial reporting submissionsPrepare accurate and timely tax accounting submissionsPrepare tax reporting packages and entries for various entities for the submission of the following: Budgets, latest estimates and quarterly reportingComplete supporting documentation in compliance of SOX proceduresPrepare and/or review the annual transfer pricing, tax provision, and footnote for inclusion in the audited financial statements of the Puerto Rican entities, including coordination with local finance to address any post–year-end adjustments to the statutory financial statementsEnsure accurate calculation and timely payment of federal, state, provincial estimated tax payment.Support indirect tax compliance as required (i.e., sales and use tax, beverage tax, Canadian GST/HST/QST, and other non-income tax)Assist in federal and state income tax audits, as neededGather and analyze information in response to IDRs, draft clear and comprehensive written responses, develop and assess audit strategy with senior tax managerConsistent and Accurate Transfer PricingReview TP adjustments quarterly, annually prepared by local finance. Advise on any changes in TP target/calculation, approve adjustment, and ensure entry is posted correctly so that entity is in line with expected earnings targets, including any relevant brandowner recharges.Prepare budgeted transfer pricing ("TP") segmentations, actual TP results versus targets, necessary TP information for 3rd party annual TP report preparers, review annual TP reports.Ensure business changes and impact on transfer pricing are timely considered and properly executed including intercompany agreements, recharges amongst legal entities, new TP segments and other supporting documentation and consulting with external advisors as needed.Develop Talent and CapabilityProvide leadership and continuous coaching in order to ensure high-performance behavior and results of Tax Seniors.Build and foster a solid business partnership with NAM Finance and functional leads, Global Tax team members, Shared Service Center, and across all other departments.To be successful in this role you will have/be:5+ years of experience with federal and state income tax complianceStrong tax technical skills including UNICAP and working knowledge of U.S. transfer pricing regulationsStrong experience in cost accountingStrong tax financial reporting skills and working knowledge of US GAAP including reserves, deferred tax accounting, valuation allowances, etc.Working knowledge of SAP with the ability to retrieve account balances and journal entriesInquisitive and curious about the business and drive for resultsHighly disciplined and comfortable in a fast-paced environmentEffective verbal and written communication skillsEffective collaboration skills to work successfully in a team environmentBS in AccountingCPA or MST preferredThe following experiences are preferred:Big 4 accounting firm experience or comparable preferredExperience with US IRC Sec 263A Uniform Capitalization Rules, and foreign tax credit strongly preferredBranch accounting experience preferredFluency in Spanish an assetLeadership AgilityAt Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can becomeSelf-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on othersPeople Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performanceResults Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented withChange Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experienceDisclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.Perks of Working for usAt Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company