Corporate Tax Manager

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator.
In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.
com.
*This role in summary* We are seeking qualified candidates for a Manager - U.
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Income Tax position to join our Tax Department.
The Whirlpool Corporation Tax Department is a dynamic, high-energy, fast-paced environment that will develop and challenge even the most sophisticated tax professional.
This role will be responsible for working across our finance organization, overseeing complex tax matters and partnering with our business leaders to provide tax guidance on Whirlpool’s strategic initiatives.
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federal and state income tax compliance is outsourced, so while this position will manage that outsourced process, the primary focus of this role will be active engagement with tax planning and risk mitigation strategies, aligning Whirlpool’s tax profile with its business objectives.
This role will be located at Whirlpool’s corporate headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
*Your responsibilities will include* * Assist the VP of Tax and Tax Directors with developing and monitoring Whirlpool’s current and prior tax planning strategies, ensuring that the current and future U.
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income tax consequences of such strategies are captured accurately * Partner with regional Tax Directors to monitor, evaluate, and escalate potential U.
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tax consequences of local tax positions * Partner with members of Whirlpool’s Corporate Strategy team to provide tax guidance on key strategic initiatives such as M&A, Divestitures, and similar initiatives * Proactively partner with peers across Whirlpool Finance to ensure effective implementation of tax planning strategies and tax risk mitigation efforts * Support global tax accounting and tax compliance leads as required * Monitor all material U.
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income tax positions and strategies that impact Whirlpool’s U.
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income tax profile * Review and evaluate tax planning strategies with Whirlpool’s global tax professionals and finance leaders, partnering across the global organization as needed * Proactively identify and assess potential tax planning strategies (e.
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accounting method changes, IP ownership, etc) * Maintain a consistent, active leadership position in the company’s global finance leadership organization, staying close to strategic developments * Ensure that the company meets all of its tax reporting obligations, partnering with other finance functions to gather and analyze the information required * Manage external service providers to ensure that outsourced projects are completed timely and accurately * Manage the federal and state compliance tax teams to ensure projects are completed timely and accurately while also providing development opportunities to build the next generation of tax leaders * Develop a replacement for your role within 1-3 years * Actively develop junior tax professionals * Assess the ETR and cash tax impact of proposed tax legislation on U.
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income tax position * Ensure adequate documentation of tax attributes related to foreign operations (e.
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FTCs, E&P, DCLs, tax basis, etc) * *Travel *(less than 10% per year) *Minimum requirements* * Bachelor’s Degree * 8+ years of experience as a tax professional at a global tax consulting firm or a publicly-traded, U.
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headquartered multinational organization * 5+ years of direct experience in a U.
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federal income tax compliance process with one or more U.
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headquartered multinational companies *Preferred skills and experiences* * Masters Degree in Accountancy * Proven ability to design, lead, and implement U.
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tax planning strategies * Capability to assess tax risk and identify issues that require escalation * Exceptional ability to work across functional areas, build consensus, and foster teamwork * Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing projects * Ability to represent the tax department in internal meetings and provide specific tax technical guidance to non-tax working groups * Vision and presence to represent the tax department in dealings with external service providers * Exceptional communication and presentation skills * Strong management presence; capable of running a meeting alone and driving projects forward positively * Ability to build and develop a team *Additional information* Whirlpool’s Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.
We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days.
You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including: * Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
* Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $116,000.
00 - $125,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Relocation assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 5 years * 6 years * 7 years * 8 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Benton Harbor, MI 49022: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required) Application Question(s): * This role is on-site Monday - Thursday.
Friday's can be worked remotely.
Whirlpool provides relocation assistance.
This is a fixed schedule.
Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Corporate accounting: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Benton Harbor, MI 49022