The Tax Manager is responsible for the review of the complete income tax cycle for the Frito Lay and NASS operations. These responsibilities include forecasting the effective tax rate, review of the income tax provision, review of federal and state income tax compliance, research and planning, and audit defense for both federal and state income taxes. This role conducts state income tax audits directly with auditors.
This person will assist the FL/NASS Tax Director in their review of the complete income tax cycle for the two divisions.
Tax Forecasting
- Forecast the effective and cash tax rates for planning and quarterly reporting.
- Provide financial analysis to support tax planning initiatives and projects.
Tax Accounting
- Review junior level FL FAS 109 calculation for interim and year-end reporting.
- Preparation of more complex FL FAS 109 calculations for interim and year-end reporting.
- Review NASS FAS 109 calculation.
- Verify tax accounting accuracy and maintain policies and procedures.
- Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Research and Planning
- Identify and support initiatives to deliver the lowest sustainable effective tax rate.
- Identify and support projects which will reduce the current cash tax rate.
- Represent the Tax Department with the business units, aligning tax department resources to achieve issue resolution.
- Work with planning group to properly report transactions and communicate relevant data to facilitate planning efforts.
Tax Compliance
- Review the preparation of the federal income tax returns for the FLNA and NASS division companies which are included in the consolidated PepsiCo, Inc. filing.
- Review the preparation of the FLNA and NASS division separate state income and franchise tax returns and the assigned PepsiCo state income tax unitary filings.
- Review provision to return calculation and the federal and state deferred studies.
- Manage and review FL state & local and franchise tax audits as well as assigned unitary state audits.
Management
- Foster an environment of trust and inclusion.
- Proactively lead and develop team members by creating a positive environment where they are challenged, motivated, and groomed for advancement.
- Develop strong relationships with business partners.
- Participate in external tax professional groups and organizations.
- Maintain a focus on continuing to develop technical tax expertise.
Tax Specialty Breakdown
- Federal – 50%
- State and Local – 50%
Estimated Specific Responsibility Breakdown
- Tax return preparation/review - 30%
- Research, planning and business support - 20%
- FAS109/Forecasting - 35%
- Audit Defense – 15%
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
- BA or BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters in Tax preferred.
- Minimum 5 years, 2 years of “Big 4” or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to generate creative ideas and solutions, prioritize and deliver results.
- Intermediate level of tax technical expertise.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment.
- Proficient use of computers; and experience with CorpTax preferred.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
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