Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 60 facilities across 10 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

Role Purpose:

This position will have direct responsibility for US tax provision and compliance. In addition, this role will include active participation in tax planning, M&A, and support of ongoing business operations.

This position reports to the Vice-President, Taxation.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure the compliance with US tax legislation including preparation of Federal and State corporate tax reporting;
• Preparation/review of income tax provision including financial statement tax disclosures;
• Manage US federal and state income tax audits;
• Drive development of automation for tax work papers and processes;
• Provide tax support for transactions and participate in various tax projects including transfer pricing studies and ad-hoc tax and corporate financing projects;
• Support development and implementation of tax planning, M&A and corporate strategies.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or tax;
• CPA designation
• Minimum 5-8 years working experience in US tax, preferably with experience working in a Corporate Tax department. Provision and compliance experience is strongly preferred;
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and US Tax Accounting and US Federal and State compliance;
• Excel proficiency
• Experience with TM1, Prosystem FX would be an asset;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively manage conflicting demands and priorities;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.