Tax Manager, Tax Compliance and Controversy

JOB DESCRIPTION Levi’s is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Tax Manager, Tax Compliance and Controversy, to fill an opportunity in San Francisco.
This position will report to the Director, International Tax.
The Tax Manager position is a critical role within the tax department.
It is responsible for managing the U.
S.
federal and state tax compliance and tax controversy, assisting in global tax provision, partnering with IT to support the Company’s ERP implementation, and identifying and leading opportunities to improve tax processes.
This role has significant interaction with other members of the tax team, internal Finance, federal and state tax agencies, and external service providers.
Primary Responsibilities: Prepare, review and manage all aspects of U.
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domestic (federal and states) income tax compliance, including book/tax differences, state apportionment and adjustments, and estimated tax and extensions calculations Manage tax calendar to ensure timely filings of all US income tax compliance, including corporate income tax and exempt organization returns Assist in the Company’s global tax provision for the quarterly and year-end close, including permanent/temporary book and tax differences, discrete items, proof of deferred taxes analysis, and blended state rate and apportionment calculations and analysis Be a thought leader and lead key initiatives for process improvements where cross functional teams are engaged (including combination of compliance, reporting, international tax); ensure proper execution and documentation of the simplification and automation Reconcile the US income tax receivable and payable accounts to ensure compliance, integrity of account balances for financial reporting Manage federal and state income tax audits and tax notices Perform tax research and prepare memos supporting conclusions Be the point person in managing the U.
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federal and state income tax examinations, provide documentation to support the tax positions, and liaise and negotiate with federal and state audit agents Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years’ experience working in Big 4 and industry with multinational operations BA/BS degree in accounting, CPA and/or Master in Tax is preferred Experience in tax accounting and accounting principles (e.
g.
, ASC 740, FIN 48, FAS 123R, SOX 404, etc.
) Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
High degree of accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment Preparation and oversight of the US multinational federal and state tax compliance is a must Strong knowledge of US consolidated tax return rules Must be a detail-oriented, organized thinker with strong analytical and computer skills Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels Experience in ERP system implementation such as SAP S4 Hana is a plus Experience in analytics tools, including Microsoft Power BI suite, Tableau and Alteryx and robotics process automation, and process improvement is helpful Team player, self-motived, and willing to take ownership on projects We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters.
Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot: 401K match: $1.
25 for every $1.
00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations.
Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise.
The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law.
Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes.
The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
he expected starting salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.
The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co.
(LS&Co.
) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.