Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Kellanova
and leading tax planning, including M&A, cash repatriation and capital structuring. The individual will also have global transfer pricing responsibilities, as well as responsibility for guiding Kellanova’s response to changes in the global tax environment. In addition, the individual will be responsible for reviewing key US international returns and supporting the compliance group to ensure a timely and accurate completion of the US tax return.
As a part of Kellanova, you are joining a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods and North American frozen breakfast, with iconic, world-class brands. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture
where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of our diverse consumers by delivering winning ideas and innovations for brands like Cheez-Its, Pringles and Eggo.
This role will sit within the Kellanova tax team and can be based in Chicago, Illinois or Battle Creek, Michigan. The successful candidate will be an important member of a commercial & strategic global team. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Mindset: Advise Kellanova on all US international tax impacts and considerations associated with business operations. Develop and execute tax planning
strategies to achieve tax savings and to ensure efficient use of tax attributes.
Support M&A and group re-organizations – manage the design and implementation of internal and third-party acquisition structures and funding globally, with a particular focus on the US tax impacts associated with these structures. This will also include responsibility for due diligence, review of deal terms and post-acquisition integration of acquired businesses into the Kellanova operating model. Manage legal entity restructurings to enable Kellanova to achieve its business objectives and to deliver tax savings. Monitor international tax developments and work closely with the Senior Director Tax Planning & Audits and the VP of Tax to interpret proposed and/or new tax legislation and rulings.
Model and present the impact of law changes, business changes and tax planning initiatives for US tax reporting purposes. Keep appraised of global transfer pricing developments and their impact on the Group’s structure, including OECD and country specific developments. Drives Results: Review separate earnings and profits, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT and FDII calculations for the US tax return and the quarterly and annual income tax provision. Manage global cash repatriations in co-ordination with the Senior Director Tax Planning & Audits, Treasury and the regional Kellanova tax teams with a view to enabling the tax-efficient repatriation of international cash to the US.
Manage Kellanova’s global response to significant changes in the external tax environment. Lead the development of audit strategies, the preparation of defense files and audit responses in collaboration with external consultants. Oversee and maintain necessary intercompany agreements and transfer pricing documentation. Build Effective Teams : Partner cross-functionally in the development and execution of business model optimization strategies.
Manage external consultants and associated fees. Interact with external auditors. Directly and indirectly lead and manage a team of tax people. This includes direct people management together with providing mentoring and training to other tax personnel globally. Train and supervise the team on all US tax technical matters. Partner and collaborate with a range of cross-functional teams including Treasury, Corporate Reporting, Legal and HR. Partner and collaborate with the compliance group to ensure a timely and accurate completion of the US international tax returns.
In particular, responsible for reviewing the GILTI, 163(j), BEAT, FTC, Subpart F calculations and ensuring proper reporting. Your Recipe for Success 10+ years of experience managing complex corporate tax matters within global organizations or public accounting firms. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA Significant knowledge and experience in US international tax matters including foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT and FDII. Experience of managing transfer pricing issues for global organizations. Highly developed commercial sense and the ability to work autonomously and to influence and work across a variety of functions & cultures.
Well-developed communication, leadership, influencing and analytical skills with close attention to detail. Strong intercultural awareness. What’s Next After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview. If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email xyz X@.
About Kellanova Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, Morning Star Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.
At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here. We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information! The Finer Print Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, interactionual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here. Ready to Taste the Future of Food? -Kellanova Recruitment
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