Tax Specialist (m/f/d)

BorgWarner; Viana do Castelo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a seasoned tax professional to manage tax compliance, planning and reporting. The role involves preparing tax returns, conducting research, and ensuring regulatory compliance in collaboration with the finance team.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA, 5+ years in accounting, and familiarity with US GAAP and SOX. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is required, with strong English and Portuguese skills. This position may involve coordination across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or related field.
• Master’s degree highly desired.
• CPA certification.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience in Accounting.
• Experience in automotive industry preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP Systems.
• US GAAP and SOX knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong English and Portuguese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities for the organization.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in developing tax planning strategies to optimize liabilities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and liaise with authorities when needed.
• Provide monthly reconciliations and support internal/external audits.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Written/Verbal communication

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Management

Master’s degree

CPA certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities.

We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for managing the organization's tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities. Preparing tax returns, conducting tax research, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Report to the financial supervisor and collaborate with various departments to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax returns in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conduct in-depth tax research to ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Analyse financial statements and other documents to identify potential tax issues and opportunities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to optimize tax liabilities.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing their impact on the organization.
• Respond to tax-related inquiries and communicate with tax authorities when necessary.
• Keep detailed and accurate tax and accounting records.
• Support internal and external audits by providing tax-related information and documentation.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Manage and coordinate the type of movements in each of the general ledger accounts.
• Managing and monitoring the status of the general ledger accounts and ensuring proper support for the movements made.
• Providing monthly reconciliations.
• Providing guidance and training to other team members on tax matters.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Finance, Accounting, Management, or related field required.
• Master´s degree highly desired.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in Accounting.
• Experience in the automotive industry or related field preferred.
• Good Knowledge of SAP ERP Systems.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards, such as US GAAP and SOX, will be considered a plus.
• Must have intermediate- to advanced-level software skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills required.
• Good English language skills (spoken and written).
• Proficiency level Portuguese (spoken and written).

Additional Company Information

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. Our Culture BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently.