Job Description
Job Title:  Tax Manager
Job Location (Short):  Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 48108
Posting Start Date:  8/27/25
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,
we are looking for you as a(n) Tax Manager.

 

This position, reporting to the Senior Director of Tax, will focus on Federal and State income tax compliance and planning for the five U.S. legal entities that make up the Wacker tax group.  Responsible for tax provision (IFRS) reporting into German parent company, as well as primary contact with external auditors and tax advisors for tax provision review and tax return preparation and review.  Also, primary contact for federal audit issues, while supervising tax staff of two who will assist with direct and indirect tax compliance, provision, and audit support.  Assist Director with other special projects as needed.  Manages co-sourcing of tax compliance with external service provider.

 

Essential Functions of this Position

  • Federal and State direct tax compliance
  • Tax Provision / IFRS reporting
  • Tax Audits
  • Tax Planning/Transfer pricing
  • Special Projects
  • Supervise and research sales and use tax issues

 

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor in Accounting required, Masters of Tax preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant corporate tax experience
  • CPA preferred
  • Knowledge of federal tax concepts including consolidations, R&D credits, Unicap, Interest expense limits, etc
  • Tax Accounting principles incl. deferred taxes, valuation allowances, rate reconciliations
  • Tax audit management, including interfacing with IRS and state authorities
  • Comfortable with MS Office tools, strong Excel skills, tax research tools, and AI tools
  • Management of tax staff and good team building / communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams
  • Management of external tax consultants
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

 

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.