Income Tax Accounting Manager

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking an experienced Tax Accounting Manager to lead the company’s corporate income tax provision, financial statement disclosures, and related internal controls.  This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accurate and timely preparation, review, and reporting of the company’s global income tax provision in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

This will be a hybrid role at our WHQ in Marysville, OH!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision Preparation & Review:

  • Lead the quarterly and annual global consolidated income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations of current and deferred tax provisions, valuation allowances, and effective tax rates (ETR). 

  • Draft and review clear, compliant tax footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K) 

  • Partner with the broader finance department on forecasting, accounting matters, and cash flow 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during financial statement audits

• Tax Planning & Strategy:

  • Support tax research and planning initiatives in coordination with tax leadership.

  • Assist in implementing tax strategies to optimize the company’s overall tax position.

• Tax Compliance & Internal Controls:

  • Support the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns and return-to-provision adjustments

  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements.

• Team Leadership & Development:

  • Oversee and mentor tax associates, providing on-the-job training and career development.

  • Manage workloads, deadlines, and resource allocation within the tax team.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the tax function.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • CPA, MST, or equivalent preferred.

• Experience:

  • 6+ years of relevant income tax experience, preferably in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm.

  • Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and robust understanding of deferred taxes

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  • Strong leadership and team development abilities.

  • Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments.

  • Proficiency in tax provisioning, tax compliance and accounting software.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.  Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future.  Career growth at our company is not always a ladder.  It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure.  Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work.  We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team. 

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.