We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford's industry leadership. When you join us, you'll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position...
The State Tax Planning Manager will play a critical role in providing tax support and advice to Ford's automotive, financial services, commercial and mobility services business lines at a transformative time in the industry's history.
The State Tax Planning Manager will provide guidance and direction to the Company on the appropriate and tax efficient application of state income tax laws to the Company's business operations and to transactions involving joint ventures, acquisitions and restructuring.
Additionally, the candidate will also assist with or manage the Company's tax-related incentives opportunities and state and local tax controversies.
What you'll do...
Identify, review and advise the Company of state and local income tax implications of various business activities and transactions and tax compliance requirements.
Monitor state tax law and policy changes and determine potential tax or accounting implications to the Company.
Engage in discussions with internal and external stakeholders regarding state income taxes.
Develop and recommend optimal or alternative business operating models or structures to address state tax considerations.
Document and maintain processes and functional or technical requirements to comply with state and local tax laws.
Coordination with tax specialists in federal income, international, state and local transactional/sales/use and property taxes.
Oversee business center shared services and outside service provider work product.
You'll have...
5 or more years of experience with complex state and local income tax planning matters and 8 or more years of work experience in tax or related corporate functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong tax and legal research analytical and writing capabilities.
Working knowledge of accounting principles in a corporate environment.
Graduate degree in law (JD or LLM) or Masters in Tax, Accounting or MBA with significant tax focus.
Business acumen and judgement.
Collaborative mindset.
Even better, you may have...
Experience with implementing process and business enterprise technology changes in a corporate tax setting.
Responsibility for management of service provider work product delivery and budgets.
Mastery of Microsoft Office collaboration technology (SharePoint, OneNote, Lists, PowerBI, Copilot) in addition to enhanced capabilities of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Oversight of book accounting impacts of state and local taxes.
Tax-related work experience in automotive manufacturing or financial services industry.
CPA or five or more years of tax work experience in a big-4 public accounting firm.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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