International Tax Manager

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The International Tax Manager will provide oversight, leadership, and development of the compliance and tax accounting team. The position will work cross-functionally and collaborate closely across the  controlling, treasury and  IT teams to support and operationalize tax and business strategies. Strong focus on developing and demonstrating new skills, standardizing processes, and enhancing technology. The role will responsible to tax compliance and reporting for the consolidated group. This position can be remote within 2 hour drive to our Corporate office in Louisville, KY.  

• Conduct PDS reviews to improve skills and performance utilizing PDS as tool to conduct optimal performance discussions, articulate consistent skill evaluations, recommend actions and tactics, and measure progress. Support the widespread use of PDS within the finance organization. Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization.
• Utilize CDS system to identify training needs and design development curriculum, programs and content for the purpose of preparing for career opportunities within the company. Provide feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Manage the U.S. international tax compliance process, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, interest expense allocations and stewardship expense allocations. Maintain proper documentation to support various tax related attributes, including earnings and profits, foreign taxes paid, book and tax differences, review other aspects of the U.S. international tax compliance process.  
• Challenge, develop and improve processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance. Develop/Recommend processes that are aligned with company policies and programs; communicate processes, provide training as needed to ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement and flawless execution of all processes and systems.
• Lead the management of international issues raised in U.S. tax audits.
• Monitor, manage, and implement additional US and foreign compliance in response to changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws, including any reporting necessary for the BEPS initiatives, MDR, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the tax accounting provision process for international operations. Manage the U.S. international tax compliance processes, including coordinating with external advisors and reviewing and finalizing the documentation.
• Assist with global structuring initiatives, including where to locate and operate, choice of entity, how to optimize supply chains, and how to access and mobilize capital to fund global operations, considering a multinationals tax profile, global effective tax rate, and cash position. Monitor changes in U.S. international tax laws, foreign tax legislation and treaties worldwide and assist in analyzing the impact to the company.

MUST

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Detail Oriented
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Comfortable with change in a fast moving environment.
• Knowledge of a broad range of international tax law provisions.
• Strong understanding of international tax process improvements. 
• Experience with foreign tax credit planning
• 5 years relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED

• MBA
• Experience performing u.s. tcja calculations and maintaining a u.s. multinational’s etr model

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel (up to 25%)

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A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.