Manager, Federal Tax Compliance

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.
Function:
Finance & Accounting
Job Summary:
Job Description Summary
The Manager, Federal Tax Compliance will be responsible for all aspects of CF's U.S. federal income tax return filings and federal audits by the Internal Revenue Service. This role will be involved in tax law analysis and planning. This role will work across the tax function to lead the Company's U.S. federal tax compliance efforts.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for management and supervision of all aspects of quarterly and annual U.S. federal tax compliance.
• Responsible for the company's response to all federal tax examinations including management of audits, responding to information document requests, and preparation of federal protests.
• Prepares complex book tax difference calculations for year-end income tax provision and annual income tax return.
• Supports M&A through responsibility for coordination of post-merger integration activities.
• Works with tax accounting team to align tax financial reporting with the compliance process.
• Participates in organization wide system initiatives to ensure tax requirements are considered.
• Monitors and analyzes tax regulatory and compliance developments and tax law changes and communicates its impact to Tax Department.
• Supports the Company's position during financial audits.
• Assists Tax Director(s) with analysis of risks and sustainability of various tax positions taken in the tax filings and financial statements.
• Oversees implementation and maintenance of tax compliance software.
• Participates in the Company's pursuit of incentives related to potential expansions of existing facilities and the development of new facilities.
• Provides support for state and foreign income tax audits and examinations.
• Writes tax technical memoranda and performs ad-hoc research as needed.

Internal Controls:
Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with internal controls department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.
Successful incumbents will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, with preference for a graduate tax degree (MST, MBA or LLM) and/or JD.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant and/or IPT-CMI designation) is desirable.
• At least seven years of U.S. federal tax experience with a large multinational corporate organization or public accounting firm.
• At least two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Possession of well-developed tax technical expertise in income taxes and the ability to effectively address and manage complex matters involving past, present and future considerations and consequences.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to identify issues and develop and implement practical solutions.
• Experience and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax is preferred.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to act as an advocate for the Company, when necessary, and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people within and outside CF.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.

Position Scope/Contribution:
This role routinely interacts with internal and external constituents and represents CF's Tax Department. Occasionally, travel to various Company facilities and professional education/training programs may be required.
Management of the tax staff requires coordination of major responsibilities of the group. Time constraints can be demanding and require significant planning, organizing, directing of people, events, and resources.
What We Offer:
You'll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment.

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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