Sr. Tax Manager - APAC

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

About the Role:

This Role has overall responsibility for Corporate Tax affairs across Asia Pacific. It is a key contributor to many departmental goals and objectives and manage multiple projects including M&A and complex transactions, some of the key responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure the Company is in compliance with Federal, State and International tax laws.
• Review global income tax provisions for multiple entities and jurisdictions and deferred tax asset/liability calculations in accordance with ASC 740.
• Conduct tax research and plan to minimize tax burden, while considering various business scenarios, working on projects to maintain and reduce the Company's effective tax rate and taxes paid
• Be involved in the international tax planning process including business expansion activities and transfer pricing strategies.
• Establish a strong cross-functional relationships with other functions to communicate, execute, and secure various initiatives to maximize cash for the Company.
• Manage or key contributor on all tax planning, structuring and compliance related to acquisitions in the region. Execute due diligence reviews
• Be the tax lead for legal entity rationalization within the region
• Manage tax audit and enquires from tax authorities in the region
• Advise management of the impact of new tax laws and proposed legislation
• Liaise with cross functional and business leaders on tax impacts to BU’s or departments.

1. Coordinating / review income tax provision processes (ASC 740) through the delivery and sign off - 20%
2. Managing regional income tax compliance (returns, tax payments, other filings)  - 20%
3. Income tax audit defense - 20%
4. Cash tax forecasting - 10%
5. Supporting/managing M&A, special projects and strategic initiatives - 15%
6. Tax advisory within the region - 15%

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or economics; advanced tax degree desired.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 10+ years of corporate tax experience with solid knowledge on mainland China taxation.

Special Skills Required:

• Solid technical background and strong working knowledge of ASC 740
• Effective leader, strong communicator, hardworking and able to interact with management and various teams on a daily/regular basis
• Focused, dependable, and able to have manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Strong leadership, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a team under pressure to meet deadlines
• CPA certified desired.
• Big4 experience desired.

Diversity And Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.