Sr Tax Leader - Compliance & Operations

The Sr Tax Leader - Compliance & Operations - Compliance and Special Projects provides direction and leadership so the Company's U.S. federal and state/local income and franchise taxes comply with U.S. federal and state/local tax regulations. This role also plays a key role in leading and supporting discrete and routine projects related to the company's U.S. federal and state/local income and franchise tax return preparation, interim and year-end financial reporting related to tax, tax forecasting, and tax technology.

Reports to: Director - Tax Operations

Span of Control: People leader

Developing and Executing Tax Strategies

This role is responsible for leading U.S. federal and state/local tax compliance, supporting U.S federal and state/local tax provision processes and procedures as well as related tax projects. Specifically:

• Lead a team of professionals to develop and administer the U.S. federal tax return processes, including international components, to ensure the returns, estimates and extension are accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Lead and direct the processes for the filing of US Federal and State/Local Income and Franchise taxes ensuring all tax return positions are documented and defendable to federal and local governmental authorities
• Support the company's interim and annual financial reporting for tax, including the U.S. federal, U.S. tax on international operations, and state tax provision processes that adheres to US GAAP accounting standards under ASC 740
• Assist with the quarterly SOX compliance requirements related to income tax controls including the timely preparation and review of key schedules, assuring proper documentation, and completing control certifications
• Manage assigned special projects in support of the Company's income tax return compliance and provision processes
• Support the implementation of effective strategies to incorporate tax compliance obligations associated with merger and acquisition activities
• Assist with defense of federal, state income and franchise tax audits
• Lead and support the implementation of process improvement initiatives

Leading the Tax Function

• Understand the strategic direction of the company's businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives
• Inspires teamwork across staff functions and other business groups to maximize the performance of the tax function
• The position manages the tax team with a focus toward developing experienced tax and tax accounting professionals in the domestic and international areas
• Communicates effectively with global finance and tax leaders to increase the teamwork across the finance function; encourage team members to communicate new ideas or processes to enhance all aspects of the tax function

Leading and Developing Talent

• Regarded by the employees of Owens Corning as a role model for their growth, development, and conduct
• Ensure roles within team have strong accountability and development opportunities
• Create an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation
• Effectively build a diverse team with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy near-term performance, longer-term succession needs and to ensure the organization has the necessary outstanding talent.
• Invests in growth and development of team in the organization; engaged in personal development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Ten years of tax experience working in a multinational corporation, or equivalent experience in a Big 4 accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree is required with a CPA certification, master's degree in taxation or JD, preferred
• 5 years of leadership experience

EXPERIENCE

• Tax return preparation software (Corptax), tax provision software (Onesource), tax research software and/or general ledger software (SAP) all strongly preferred
• Combined experience in a multi-national tax department and public accounting preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
• Exhibits safety leadership in mindset and actions
• Understanding of tax law and ability to research tax topics to stay current on changes in tax law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence others through effective communication and working relationships across diverse functional areas; possess strong written/verbal communication skills
• Intellectually curious with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions with ability to drive results
• Ability to manage and control costs
• Initiates action: demonstrates a sense of urgency to handle issues in a timely manner with comprehensive follow-up to the appropriate parties
• Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments, and styles
• Forward thinking leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and lead by example; encourage teamwork and effective communication
• Ability to select, develop, and retain high-performing talent
• Ability to travel approximately 5% domestically

#LI-KW1

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visitwww.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.