Vice President Tax

Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Omaha
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryAs our Vice President for Tax, you will lead the tax function for Conagra Brands and report to the Chief Financial Officer.
You will be responsible for all direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance across the various regions (US, Canada, Mexico) in which we operate along with tax planning, risk management and tax accounting.You will lead an international team of tax professionals located in the US, Canada and Mexico.
You will also be responsible for liaising with our leadership team as well as our third-party advisors. Additionally, you will foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within our tax team. Our VP Tax should have proven experience with domestic, foreign, state and local corporate income tax planning, compliance and audits, indirect tax matters including state and local sales and use tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, property tax, and corporate registrations and licenses.
Additionally, you will ensure that tax matters are accounted for according to GAAP and ASC 740.This role includes:Develop and lead tax strategy, assessing the tax impact of critical initiatives and driving tax decision making that improves shareholder valueOverseeing efficient and accurate global direct and indirect tax complianceDriving efficient and accurate tax processes including automation and tax specific technology tools;Ensuring documentation and appropriate support for technical positionsPeriodic communication to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of DirectorsEnsuring accurate tax accounting under FAS 5 and ASC 740Ensuring each Tax Team member has a development plan and continues to grow in their careerQualifications:Minimum of 15 years of tax experience, combination of Big 4 public accounting firm experience and global public companyMinimum of 10 years of leadership experienceIdeally CPA, JD, Masters in Public Accountancy or Masters in TaxationProven ability in translating complex tax issues and requirements to people without tax backgroundsExperience with SAP, CorpTax, OneSource, RIA Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, Vertex, and PTSStrong team building experiencePassionate about process improvement and team member developmentExercise senior-level judgment and inspires confidence among Tax Team, senior leaders and stakeholders, internal and external to ConagraProven ability to define goals and prioritize your and your team's work in a sophisticated and ambiguous environmentStrong analytical thinking and writing skillsNumber of Days in Office: 4Job Location: Omaha, NE. May consider applicants for Chicago if necessary. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.#LI-CL1#LI-Hybrid#LI-ExecutiveOur Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)Our Company:Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye--, Marie Callender's--, Banquet--, Healthy Choice--, Slim Jim--, Reddi-wip--, and Vlasic--, and emerging brands, including Angie's-- BOOMCHICKAPOP--, Duke's--, Earth Balance--, Gardein--, and Frontera--.We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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