Senior Tax Advisor

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At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

- When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.

- South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off

- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Principal, Tax will manage tax compliance activities and provide tax advisory for our North American entities; execute tax planning projects, implement and maintain tax technology tools while optimizing our tax processes, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leveraging technology to enhance tax reporting and planning. This is a hybrid role based in Tucson, Arizona.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

- Tax compliance

- Manage the preparation of all income, property and indirect tax returns for US and Canada

- Ensure the timely filing of all returns and payment of all taxes

- Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities

- Review tax provisions and financial statements for tax-related disclosures

- Tax advisory

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance on tax matters

- Conduct tax research and analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives

- Tax function optimization

- Implement and Utilize tax technology tools to streamline tax processes and improve efficiency

- Provide training and support to team members on tax-related matters and technology tools

- Continuous Improvement

- Lead and drive continuous process improvement within the North American team to mitigate process risk and increase transparency of calculations and outcomes

- Stay updated on Sales and Use tax regulations and implement necessary changes in processes and technology tools to maintain compliance

- Live our corporate values of Care, Trust, Togetherness, and Excellence

ABOUT YOU

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- CPA or equivalent qualification preferred

- Minimum 7 years experience in public accounting or large corporate tax team, including Sales/Use compliance and reporting

- Demonstrated strong commercial, tax technical and financial accounting experience

- Expertise with ERP systems (preferably SAP)

- Use of tax technology systems (implementation experience a plus)

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.