Director - US Tax

Requisition ID: 39681 

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Crafted Highlights:   
Reporting to the Vice-President of Tax, the U.S. Tax Director is responsible for leading Molson Coors’ U.S. federal and state & local tax teams based in Milwaukee, directing the delivery of all U.S.-specific tax activities of the Company. The responsibilities of this role encompass compliance, tax-related financial reporting, audit defense, planning and business advisement, and ensuring that Molson Coors meets all of our external and internal filing and reporting tax requirements in the U.S.
As a key leader within our Finance organization, the individual in this role must possess strong leadership skills, an excellent ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders, exceptional judgment and technical capability, and proven professionalism. The U.S. Tax Director is responsible for leading a team of experienced and diverse U.S. federal and state & local tax professionals responsible for implementing and supporting Molson Coors’ U.S. tax objectives, while ensuring regulatory compliance and business competitiveness.
What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Develop the strategy to meet the Company’s U.S. tax priorities as well as maintain appropriate operating standards for the U.S. tax team and strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead the accurate and timely filing of U.S. federal and state, direct and indirect tax returns
• Manage the quarterly reporting process for our U.S. tax businesses in compliance with all relevant accounting standards, e.g., ASC 740
• Oversee the strategic management and successful resolution of U.S. federal and state tax audits and disputes
• Monitor U.S. federal and state direct and indirect tax environment and ensure compliance in alignment with internal business stakeholders
• Grow team capabilities, foster teamwork as a well-integrated U.S. Tax team, and coach and mentor junior team members

Key Ingredients:

• Undergraduate degree in Taxation, Finance or Accounting
• U.S. federal and state direct tax experience (10 years minimum) with focus on tax compliance and research, and financial reporting of tax matters 
• Extensive experience with complex U.S. federal direct tax compliance matters, e.g., consolidated returns, tax credits, corporate AMT, interest expense limitation and tax depreciation
• Strong experience in U.S. state direct tax compliance issues including apportionment, state conformity and federal adjustments, credits and attribute management
• Substantial experience in increasingly responsible leadership positions within a global company and/or experience in a senior position with a “Big 4” accounting firm advising global businesses
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships and work closely alongside Tax and non-Tax colleagues

Preferred Experience

• CPA and/or graduate degree in Taxation
• Prior experience with the management of U.S. federal and state income tax audits and disputes, including settlement negotiation
• Familiarity with key principles of U.S. federal and state indirect tax, i.e., excise, sales & use and property
• Prior experience developing, implementing and maintaining tax strategies that align with the Company’s business objectives and advising business partners on the same
• Mix of public accounting and U.S. industry experience
• Ability to travel domestically as required

Beverage Bonuses:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com. 

Pay and Benefits:
At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $149,400.00 - $196,100.00 (posting salary range) + 25% target short term incentive + $30,000 + 600 Non-Qualified Stock Options target long term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.