West Pharma Director Global Tax Provision 

United States, Pennsylvania, West Whiteland Township 

881412013

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740 guidelines.
• Establish best in class processes related to West’s global tax provision.
• Provide expert advice on tax accounting implications of business decisions, transactions, and strategies to optimize the company's position.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate completion of tax audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations that may impact the company's financial statements and tax positions.
• Lead and mentor a shared team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners to facilitate effective communication and cooperation on tax-related matters.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive process improvements, optimize tax efficiency, and enhance overall financial performance.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax-related disclosures for external financial reporting, including footnotes and management discussion and analysis.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax accounting, with a proven track record of managing tax provisions and compliance, preferably in a global corporate setting.
• Strong expertise in ASC 740 (formerly known as FAS 109) tax accounting standards and related financial reporting requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player – We are a friendly and driven team and are looking for someone with a similar approach.
• Qualified accountant e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
• Big 4 accounting experience
• Effective functional and technical knowledge
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects and bring those projects to a successful conclusion
• Demonstrated success in working across multiple levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with OneSource (OIT/OTP) and/or Alteryx a plus

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel required

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze, and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively while working remote