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Direct Tax Manager-Pittsburgh Paint Company

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Pennsylvania, Cranberry Township
400 Bertha Lamme Drive (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025

The Direct Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization's direct tax compliance and planning activities in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and provincial tax regulations, managing tax risks, and optimizing the company's tax position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in direct tax matters, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex tax issues effectively.

The Direct Tax Manager will report to the Corporate Controller in Cranberry Township, PA. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns in the U.S., as well as provincial and federal tax returns in Canada, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
  • Manage the direct tax provision process, including the calculation of current and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with GAAP for both jurisdictions.
  • Conduct tax research and analysis to support tax planning initiatives and provide guidance on tax implications of business decisions in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation in both countries and assess their impact on the organization, providing recommendations for compliance and strategic planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, and legal, to ensure alignment on tax strategies and compliance efforts across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Prepare and review tax-related documentation, including transfer pricing studies and tax disclosures for financial statements, ensuring compliance with both U.S. and Canadian requirements.
  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors in Company's jurisdictions, coordinating responses to inquiries and ensuring timely resolution of tax issues.
  • Develop and implement direct tax policies and procedures to enhance compliance and efficiency in tax operations.
  • Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on direct tax matters and compliance requirements specific to both countries.
  • Lead and mentor the direct tax team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or JD preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in direct tax compliance and planning, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  • Strong knowledge of direct tax in the U.S. and GST/HST, as well as provincial sales taxes in Canada.
  • Proficient in tax software and financial modeling tools
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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