Senior Manager - Federal Tax Compliance

About the role

Diageo is looking for an experienced tax professional to lead its U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance function, based in Budapest. The role covers the accurate and timely completion of federal income tax filings and related compliance, and supports the wider tax team on tax accounting, planning, tax controversy and other federal tax matters. It works closely with colleagues in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal and other functions, as well as external tax advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of U.S. federal corporate income tax returns, including Form 1120 and related forms, schedules, elections and disclosures.
• Manage the annual federal tax compliance calendar and the cash tax forecasts, and coordinate the return process with internal teams and external advisors.
• Review and maintain documentation supporting significant federal tax positions and elections, and integrate federal compliance with state, international and transfer pricing matters.
• Lead the ASC 740 income tax provision process, review uncertain tax positions, perform ETR analyses and support tax planning, business transactions and IRS examinations and controversy matters.
• Identify and implement improvements, automation and tax technology, maintain process documentation and SOX controls, and partner with Finance and technology teams on tax data.
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor on U.S. federal tax matters, develop team members and act as a key resource for the Tax organization.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation or a related field; advanced degree in taxation preferred.
• Progressive experience in U.S. federal corporate income taxation, preferably with large and/or multinational corporations.
• Significant experience managing complex federal income tax compliance processes.
• Experience supporting tax planning initiatives and IRS examinations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and to communicate complex tax matters clearly.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax law and consolidated returns.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and its interaction with the income tax provision.
• Experience with tax compliance technology and large ERP/data environments.
• Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.