Global Income Tax Manager

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV is seeking a Global Income Tax Manager in Houston, Texas. This role involves overseeing compliance with U.S. and foreign tax regulations, managing corporate income tax filings, and coordinating with various departments to ensure accurate tax reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, hold a CPA certification, and have 6–8 years of corporate income tax experience. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or an international corporate environment.
• 2–3 years of experience in global tax provision and experience with ASC740 reporting.
• Strong knowledge of foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure foreign income tax compliance & reporting.
• Manage U.S. corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimates.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations and effective tax rate analysis.

Skills

Corporate income tax

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

SAP ERP software

Tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax)

Job description

Income Tax Manager

Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Global Income Tax Manager to support US and foreign income tax compliance, US and foreign income tax provision calculations, transfer pricing calculations and compliance, support intercompany financing and cash movements, and support income tax accounting on a global basis. This role is also responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation of income tax filings, supporting quarterly and annual tax provisions, and maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations.

The Global Income Tax Manager will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors to support tax reporting, planning initiatives, and audit activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, manufacturing‑focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Foreign income tax compliance & reporting: ensure foreign income tax returns and related filings are filed accurately and timely.
• U.S., federal, and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimates are filed accurately and timely.
• Manage Pillar2 reporting, BEPS documentation, and notification requirements for foreign locations.
• Reconcile tax‑related general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company’s tax position and reporting requirements.
• Manage international income tax provisions on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with ASC740.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Support income tax disclosures for financial statements and coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors.
• Maintain documentation supporting tax positions for tax accounts and tax reserve schedules.
• Maintain and support internal controls over income tax reporting.
• Support international, federal and state income tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify potential tax exposures and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to tax reporting.
• Design internal processes to mitigate tax risks and position the company for global compliance and efficiency.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on a global basis to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and new business initiatives.
• Work closely with Treasury, Legal, Finance, and Operations with cash repatriation and funding strategies.
• Support tax planning initiatives and modeling efforts.
• Lead opportunities to improve tax processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and leverage automation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• 6–8 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or an international corporate environment.
• 2–3 years of experience in global tax provision and experience with ASC740 reporting.
• Strong knowledge of foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax laws.
• Experience with SAP ERP software.
• Experience with tax provision software and other ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

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