Income Tax Manager

About Ketjen

Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

About the Role

Ketjen is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Global Income Tax Manager to support US and foreign income tax compliance, US and foreign income tax provision calculations, transfer pricing calculations and compliance, support intercompany financing and cash movements, and support income tax accounting on a global basis. This role is also responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation of income tax filings, supporting quarterly and annual tax provisions, and maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations.

The Global Income Tax Manager will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors to support tax reporting, planning initiatives, and audit activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused environment.

The role will be required to manage the key responsibilities while working in a hybrid environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income Tax Compliance & Reporting

Ensure foreign income tax returns and related filings are filed accurately and timely
Ensure foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimates are filed accurately and timely
Manage Pillar 2 reporting, BEPS documentation, and notification requirements for foreign locations
Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation
Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the company’s tax position and reporting requirements
 

Tax Provision & Financial Reporting

Manage international income tax provisions on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with ASC740
Manage preparation of current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and supporting schedules
Support income tax disclosures for financial statements and coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors
Maintain documentation supporting tax positions for tax accounts and tax reserve schedules
Maintain and support internal controls over income tax reporting
Audit Support & Risk Management

Support international, federal and state income tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries
Identify potential tax exposures and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to tax reporting
Design internal processes to mitigate tax risks and position the company for global compliance and efficiency
Business Partnership & Process Improvement

Partner with Accounting and Finance teams on a global basis to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and new business initiatives
Work closely with Treasury, Legal, Finance, and Operations with cash repatriation and funding strategies
Support tax planning initiatives and modeling efforts
Lead opportunities to improve tax processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and leverage automation tools
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification required
6–8 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or an international corporate environment
2 – 3 years of experience in global tax provision and experience with ASC 740 reporting
Strong knowledge of foreign, U.S., federal and state corporate income tax laws
Experience with SAP ERP software
Experience with tax provision software and other ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, or similar)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across functions
 

Preferred

Masters degree in finance, accounting or related field
Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organization