Job Overview:As a North America Tax Compliance Manager, you will oversee the preparation, review, and filing of the Company's U.S. and Canadian tax compliance obligations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, provincial, and local tax regulations. This role requires strong technical tax expertise across both jurisdictions, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR/Payroll, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely compliance filings.
You will lead U.S. and Canadian income tax compliance processes, support tax audits and controversy matters, drive process improvements, leverage technology to increase efficiency, and provide leadership and development opportunities for tax team members. The position plays a critical role in maintaining the Company's North America tax compliance framework and supporting strategic tax initiatives.
This position is part of the Coffee Beverage Operating Unit of Keurig Dr Pepper and reports to the Sr. Director, Tax.
Position Responsibilities- Lead the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns and Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns.
- Manage all aspects of North America tax compliance, including income tax returns, tax elections, information returns, and related filings.
- Coordinate tax compliance calendars and ensure all filing deadlines and payment obligations are met accurately and timely.
- Manage U.S. federal and state estimated tax payments and Canadian installment payment calculations and forecasts.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to gather, validate, and analyze information required for tax filings.
- Review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Support tax audits, examinations, notices, inquiries, and controversy matters involving the IRS, CRA, and state and provincial taxing authorities.
- Monitor changes in U.S. and Canadian tax legislation and evaluate the impact on the Company's compliance obligations.
- Oversee preparation and review of tax compliance reporting packages for U.S. and Canadian legal entities.
- Collaborate with Tax Reporting, Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Payroll, and Legal teams to ensure consistency between tax compliance, tax accounting, and financial reporting.
- Support U.S. and Canadian tax provision processes by providing compliance-related data, analyses, and return-to-provision support.
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of tax technology solutions, including OneSource, Corptax, and data automation tools.
- Develop and maintain tax compliance processes, policies, and documentation to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensure SOX controls related to tax compliance are appropriately documented, executed, and tested.
- Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement across North American tax compliance functions.
- Support tax planning initiatives, legal entity restructuring projects, and business transactions by providing compliance-related analysis and tax data.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and tax summaries for senior management.
- Train, coach, and develop Tax Team members.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
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Total Rewards:- Salary Range: $96,800- $133,000
- Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
- Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA, CPA Canada, MST, or other relevant advanced tax credential preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of corporate income tax experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of U.S income tax compliance experience within a large multinational corporation or public accounting environment.
- Canadian income tax compliance preferred
- Must have U.S. federal, state, and local income tax regulations experience.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial income tax regulations.
- Experience with U.S.-Canada cross-border tax matters preferred.
- Experience supporting ASC 740 income tax accounting and return-to-provision processes preferred.
- Experience with tax audits involving the IRS, CRA, and state/provincial authorities.
- Proficiency in OneSource Income Tax, Corptax, or similar tax compliance software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and tax technology tools; Alteryx experience preferred.
- Experience managing external tax service providers and coordinating multi-jurisdiction tax compliance projects.
- Self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and professionalism.
- Ability to inspire teamwork and collaborate across functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective on business objectives.
- This role is onsite hybrid( 3 days in office and 2 days in remote)
