The Federal Tax Director at Stellantis (FCA US LLC, formally known as Chrysler) will lead all federal tax matters, including strategic planning, compliance, and audit support. This role involves overseeing third-party managed services for federal tax return compliance. The role will be responsible for identifying, researching, and implementing federal tax savings and deferral opportunities, while proactively adapting to changing tax laws.
Strategic Tax Planning
- Propose and manage tax planning projects including comprehensive research, review, implementation, and coordination of outside advisors and specialists.
Domestic (US) Tax Compliance
- Oversee the filing of the US Federal Income Tax return for the US group leveraging outsourced third-party managed services arrangement.
- Direct financial reporting activities including forecasting and actual reporting throughout the year adapting to dynamic changes. Collaborate with the Income Tax Accounting team to support tax positions and address inquiries from external auditors.
Tax Controversy for Federal and State Audits
- Leads ongoing IRS examinations ensuring robust audit defense and compliance.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Address and resolve business inquiries from various departments, including Accounting, Business Development, Compliance, Income Tax Accounting, Legal, R&D, Treasury, and others.
- Lead legislative activity and perform analysis on tax matters, including potential upcoming tax reconciliation bill.
- Support payroll tax reporting and compliance
- Present detailed reports to senior leadership, including Global VP of Tax, Global CFO, Regional CFO and other key executives.