Whirlpool

Director, Global Tax Operations

Chicago,Illinois,USA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

ComplianceAccountingExcelValuationM&AFP&ATaxERPResearchLeadershipGAAPTax Provision

About the role

In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Manage current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
Analyze the ETR and perform return-to-provision true-ups.
Partner with Tax Controversy to provide data and support for IRS and other audits.
Manage tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment between international tax provisions and local filings.
Drive continuous process modernization with tax technology tools like ONESOURCE (OTP/OIT) and Alteryx.
Partner with Finance, Treasury, and FP&A to provide accurate cash tax and GAAP tax forecasting.
Support M&A activity, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
Manage relationships with external tax consultants and auditors.
Strong process orientation, with the ability to co-design a sustainable, cost-effective target operating model for Tax Operations.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience within a large multinational corporation or a top-tier accounting firm Deep technical proficiency in ASC 740 and U.S. Federal/State tax law.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems and tax provision software (e.g., Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) and/or Alteryx).
Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Preferred skills and experiences Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License At least 3 years in a significant leadership role.

Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Lead end-to-end quarterly and annual global income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service. #LI-JW1 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers.

WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator.
This role in summary Whirlpool is seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Director, Tax Operations to join our Global Tax Team.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the company's tax accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Tax, you will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of tax operations to ensure financial statement accuracy and global regulatory compliance.
This role is based onsite at our WoW Studios Office in Chicago.
Located in the histroic Reid-Murdoch building, at the edge of the beautiful Chicago Riverwalk, WoW Studios and the World of Whirlpool host an immersive customer experience, inspiring audiences with Whirlpool Corporation's iconic brands.
Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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