Indirect Tax Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

This position provides indirect (excise and other indirect) tax services and support along with tax research and analysis for the Tax department of a global merchandiser and processer of agricultural goods.

This position is required to be in Wilton, CT

Tax Return Filing Responsibilities:

- Oversee and assist with the preparation of Indirect Taxes:

-Excise (motor fuel)

-Commercial feed, seed and fertilizer

-Sales and Use

-Property (real and personal)

-Canadian GST / PST

-Unclaimed property

-Duty Drawback

• Research tax planning strategies to reduce or avoid tax obligations with the use of incentives/credits and to reduce any possible risks.
• Responsible for completion of any excise or other indirect tax credit claims or incentives.
• Work with commercial team to identify license needs in new and existing jurisdictions.
• Apply for and renew any tax licenses (excise and other indirect) to meet business needs.
• Continually develop, improve and streamline processes and procedures for excise and other indirect tax return preparation.
• Research tax law to ensure compliance.
• Review returns to ensure completeness, accuracy and timely filing.
• Manage all excise and indirect tax audits.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop tax staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Global Tax Department with various initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline

Experience

Basic qualification:

• 5+ years of indirect (or similar) tax experience 

Preferred qualification:

• Preference to individuals with previous supervisory responsibility.
• Preference to individuals with previous experience with state and federal departments of revenue including resolution of issues and audits.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of excise and other indirect taxes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Ability to work independently to problem solve
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict monthly deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills 
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong attention to details

Preferred qualification:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains
• Knowledge of SAP

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us