Tax Assistant Manager

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Worldwide Tax group at LyondellBasell is a collection of over 70 dynamic individuals located in multiple countries that work diligently to comply with our Company’s regulatory requirements and enhance shareholder value. Globally, we consist of U.S. federal, state, and non-U.S. compliance, global tax accounting for both U.S. GAAP and IFRS tax reporting processes, and global tax planning teams. We are also heavily focused on enhancements and process efficiencies through tax technology and have a group of Tax Excellence professionals. Our group operates on a hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely 2 days per week. 

The Assistant Tax Manager for our Global Tax Reporting and Tax Compliance group will contribute significantly to the tax function by assisting in the review and preparation of the quarterly and annual global tax reporting process for both USGAAP and IFRS, assist in Pillar 2 compliance implementation and execution, and the review of specific components of the US Federal income tax return and contribute to special projects such as audits and planning projects as needed. This position will also collaborate with local country tax teams, tax counsel teams, and finance. There will also be the opportunity to assist in coaching and developing staff members and lead various special projects.

The culture we have developed in the LyondellBasell Tax Department is one of trust, respect, and continuous learning. There is a strong commitment to process improvement with all teams working toward a personal and professional balance. You will be afforded many different opportunities for continuous growth and professional development as well as given the support to thrive as a tax professional (including continuing professional education/networking). You will have exposure to complex tax issues as well as hands on teaching on the best in industry processes from our talented in-house group of professionals. We focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles that will enhance your career experiences through mentoring, goal planning, employee networking, and training. 

A Day in the Life

• Lead the preparation and/or review of quarterly and year-end tax provision for domestic, local country, and worldwide tax provisions under the principles of ASC 740 (USGAAP) and IAS 12 (IFRS), including, but not limited to:
  • Review of items prepared by other staff members and manage the timely delivery of high quality work product
  • Review and/or preparation of the quarterly executive tax package
  • Review and/or preparation of required footnotes and disclosures
  • Review worldwide current and deferred tax calculation
  • Review of FIN 48 calculation and workpapers
  • Review and/or preparation of effective tax rate analysis
  • Review of quarterly tax account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Review of certain return to accrual and tax basis balance sheet computations
  • Preparing and maintaining a work plan to manage the global tax reporting deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
  • Review of the state tax provision including blended state rate analysis, FIN 48, NOLs, and VAs.
• Contribute to various tax compliance related activities, including, but not limited to:
  • Implementation and execution of Pillar 2 compliance processes
  • Manage the execution of ongoing Pillar 2 compliance and reporting activities
  • Review components of the consolidated U.S. Federal Corporate Income tax return, Form 1120
  • Review significant book to tax differences such as depreciation and capitalized interest for capital intensive company including related tax forms and partnership tax calculations for Forms 1065
• Research advanced tax and tax accounting issues and assist in drafting clear and concise technical memorandum
• Assist or take the lead on various special projects as needed, including but not limited to: forecasting of the ETR and CTR and other tax impacts, Country by Country Reporting, various business transactions, process improvement projects, etc.
• Assist in coaching, training, and developing staff in the areas of technical tax accounting and professional development
• Maintaining/creating key relationships with others within and outside the tax department in order to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
• Superuser for the Tax Reporting team with respect to various tax technology including Alteryx and OneSource Tax Provision. This includes thinking proactively and critically about how to leverage tax technology to optimize Tax Reporting and Compliance processes

You Bring This Value

• Lead the preparation and/or review of quarterly and year-end tax provision for domestic, local country, and worldwide tax provisions under the principles of ASC 740 (USGAAP) and IAS 12 (IFRS), including, but not limited to:
  • Review of items prepared by other staff members and manage the timely delivery of high quality work product
  • Review and/or preparation of the quarterly executive tax package
  • Review and/or preparation of required footnotes and disclosures
  • Review worldwide current and deferred tax calculation
  • Review of FIN 48 calculation and workpapers
  • Review and/or preparation of effective tax rate analysis
  • Review of quarterly tax account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Review of certain return to accrual and tax basis balance sheet computations
  • Preparing and maintaining a work plan to manage the global tax reporting deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
  • Review of the state tax provision including blended state rate analysis, FIN 48, NOLs, and VAs.
• Contribute to various tax compliance related activities, including, but not limited to:
  • Implementation and execution of Pillar 2 compliance processes
  • Manage the execution of ongoing Pillar 2 compliance and reporting activities
  • Review components of the consolidated U.S. Federal Corporate Income tax return, Form 1120
  • Review significant book to tax differences such as depreciation and capitalized interest for capital intensive company including related tax forms and partnership tax calculations for Forms 1065
• Research advanced tax and tax accounting issues and assist in drafting clear and concise technical memorandum
• Assist or take the lead on various special projects as needed, including but not limited to: forecasting of the ETR and CTR and other tax impacts, Country by Country Reporting, various business transactions, process improvement projects, etc.
• Assist in coaching, training, and developing staff in the areas of technical tax accounting and professional development
• Maintaining/creating key relationships with others within and outside the tax department in order to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
• Superuser for the Tax Reporting team with respect to various tax technology including Alteryx and OneSource Tax Provision. This includes thinking proactively and critically about how to leverage tax technology to optimize Tax Reporting and Compliance processes

What We Offer

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices
• 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
• 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual, Comprehensive
• Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building activities
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations

Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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