Director, Tax Reporting & Audit

Director of Tax Reporting & Audits

Position Description

Skokie, IL or Southfield, MI

Company Description

DRiV, a Tenneco company, includes 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket

brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older. We are driven to elevate the

ride experience through technology and high-performance solutions, delivering

innovation, quality and unparalleled service to our Aftermarket customers.

Position Summary

This position will oversee all aspects of the company’s tax accounting, tax

compliance, domestic tax research and audit defense. The position will lead the

quarterly and year-end tax accounting process and oversee the preparation of the

federal and state income tax returns. Additionally, the position will lead the

audit defense and will have regular interaction with the federal and state tax

exam authorities. Finally, the position will interface regularly with the

finance, legal, and corporate departments as well as business unit management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the income tax provision process, including coordination with third

party service providers who assist in the preparation of the company’s

consolidated quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC

740.

• Responsible for documentation and maintenance of Uncertain Tax Positions in

accordance with ASC 740-10.

• Lead the audit defense efforts related to the examination process of tax

returns by various governmental agencies. Provide recommendations to resolve

tax audit issues and conclude such audits in a timely manner that is most

beneficial to the company.

• Lead tax domestic planning
• Coordinate with the regional finance directors of the company’s international

operations to obtain information for US returns and worldwide tax provision.

• Prepare tax forecasts for planning and effective tax rate analysis.
• Oversee the global tax compliance engagement in coordination with the local

finance teams

• Manage the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return as well

as the state & and local income tax returns. Oversee the preparation of the

forms 5471, 1118, 8858 that are prepared by an outside service provider.

• Manage and develop tax personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex

multinational environment required.

• Expertise in federal and state tax is required.
• Must possess a detailed technical comprehension of tax law in addition to

accounting, business and economic principles and procedures within a complex

multinational legal structure

• Extensive knowledge of federal income taxation.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and financial analysis skills

required to convey the tax impacts of complex technical issues to nontax

stakeholders.

• The ability to integrate strategic business objectives with overall tax

strategies.

• Strong training and people development skills.
• Project management skills required.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software.

Desired Experience and Traits

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

and the ability to successfully communicate with all levels of the

organization

Educational Requirements

• CPA
• Masters of Taxation degree preferred but not required

Compensation/Benefits

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $195,000 - $208,000.

Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total

compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical

location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for

this position.