Job Description

Federal Tax Manager

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

ABOUT UNILEVER:

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

Job Purpose

The US Federal Tax Manager ("Tax Manager") is responsible for providing support for US federal tax compliance matters. The Tax Manager role reports directly to the Associate Director, NA Tax Compliance and will assist with all aspects relating to federal tax compliance matters in North America with assistance from an Outside Service Provider (OSP).

Key Responsibilities

The Tax Manager has the following areas of responsibility:

• Provide business (decision) support
• Provide support to the Associate Director, NA Tax Compliance
• Management of OSP for tax return & compliance processes for US federal tax

Business decision support The Tax Manager helps to provide support to the business decisions and day to day actions. The Tax Manager will represent the NA Tax Team as the federal income tax liaison in the country finance function; building relationships with key stakeholders in the business and in finance, providing support to the Associate Director, NA Tax Compliance where needed. Activities:

• Business partner to the Finance Team and other cross functional teams advising on the tax impact of business strategy, transactions and decisions as well as day to day operations
• Takes initiatives for projects concerning (local) tax planning in the country.
• Implements global and local tax projects in the country.
• Advises on cross-border tax issues (transfer pricing, tax deductibility etc)
• Analyses the impact of (changes in) domestic taxation rules.

Tax return & compliance for taxes The Tax Manager is responsible – for the delivery of tax compliance, in line with Global policy, in order to contribute to achieve timely, correct and complete federal tax compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of an OSP for the completion of federal tax compliance, guidelines for book to tax reconciliation, setting the tax compliance agenda and deadlines, drafting and collecting supporting documentation, and soliciting external advice where needed. Activities:

• Developing the compliance agenda with OSP, including deadlines and responsibilities regarding the US income tax compliance
• Responsible for ensuring systems and processes are maintained in order to accurately and timely prepare the US income tax compliance
• Responsible for accurate filing and timely payment of US federal income tax returns.
• Ensures that adequate documentation / data is created and maintained for tax planning and future audit purposes.
• Understands implications of changes in tax laws and in business operations in order to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance
• Monitors, supports and advises on transfer pricing issues and policies
• Assists Associate Director, NA Tax Compliance and OSP for the preparation of contemporaneous documentation for cross border transactions

Pay: The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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