Tax Director - Bacardi USA - Miami, FL

Tax Director
Bacardi USA
Miami, FL


About Bacardi U.S.A.:

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately owned spirits company in the world, and a leader in the global spirits business.

We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years. In addition to BACARDI rum, the Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.


Position Overview
Bacardi USA is seeking an accomplished corporate tax accountant to direct and oversee the tax policies and objectives of the US organization, as well as other North America subsidiaries, including Bacardi Canada and Bacardi & Co. in Puerto Rico. The tax director will monitor reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes, and ensure accuracy of the tax returns and work to minimize the organizational tax obligations.

This individual will report directly to the CFO, and will serve as the primary contact with the global tax team and outside consultants regarding tax reporting and compliance matters.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Manages and direct the tax area for Bacardi USA and various North American subsidiaries.
• Manages and direct the tax accounting for Bacardi USA and various US subsidiaries.
• Manages the preparation and filing of all required tax returns in consultation with external advisors.
• Works with Global tax team in managing the “trading structure” and related matters, including transfer prices.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual transfer price studies in conjunction with the regional and global tax group
• Maintains the requirements needed for Sarbanes Oxley compliance as it relates to the tax area.
• Tax planning with the global tax team; provides guidance with the interpretation of US tax legislation.



Minimum Qualifications
• BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA Preferred
• CPA or CTA required, as well as strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Puerto Rican tax laws highly desired, but not mandatory
• 10-12 years of finance/accounting experience, including a minimum of 7 years in tax management and the remainder in industry experience managing a variety of financial processes and systems including cash management, tax, audit, A/R, A/P, G/L, budgeting and analysis, and internal control compliance.
• Strong presentation skills (verbal, written, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of developing staff.

Benefits
We offer competitive base pay, a generous bonus program, and truly outstanding benefits. Benefits include:

• 100% company paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees AND their eligible dependents (eligible to enroll from date of hire, no payroll deductions!)
• 100% company paid life insurance (up to 3x annual salary)
• 401k, company matched
• 100% company paid pension/retirement program
• L/T, S/T disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• flexible spending account
• complimentary meals served at our lunchroom facilities

Contact:
If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi U.S.A. family, please apply online or email a copy of your resume to careers@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2008080 in your subject line.


Bacardi U.S.A. is an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.