Director - Tax Provision

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The Director, Tax Provision is responsible for the Company’s accounting for income taxes and assist in tax planning. The successful candidate will work with business groups within the Company, third party service providers, and other Tax Department professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Accountable for quarterly and annual worldwide accounting for income taxes (ASC 740).
• Responsible for coordinating with and training local country controllers on preparation of local country income tax provisions or coordinating with third party vendors on preparation of local country provisions.
• Analysis of financial forecasts to compute quarterly effective tax rate and non-GAAP tax amounts
• Forecast of tax balances to be provided to Financial Planning
• Lead oversight of worldwide FIN 48 analysis.
• Prepare tax related disclosures for 10K and 10Q filings with the SEC
• Assist in due diligence of potential M&A targets and related tax accounting matters
• Drive improvements in tax accounting processes to increase efficiency, decrease risk of error, and facilitate short close cycle as well as implementing technology improvements
• Maintain database of federal, state and foreign tax legislative changes and applicability to Mattel’s quarterly and annual tax provision.
• Perform modeling of tax reform/business changes and related impact on the effective tax rate and non-GAAP tax rate
• Liaison with management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.
• Ensuring that both appropriate internal controls are in place with respect to accounting for income taxes and compliance with such controls.
• Manage the relationship with the external audit firm as well as with the controllers group. Activities will include regular meetings with both teams to provide documents and status updates as well as coordinate the production of data requests
• Assist with tax planning as necessary
• Perform research and work on special projects.
• Other ad hoc duties as needed or required.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
• JD and/or CPA preferred.
• 12 years of related experience with at least 5 years in a public accounting firm.
• Extensive background in ASC 740/FIN 48 required for a US based multinational corporation
• People leadership experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills necessary. Proficient with MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel
• Oracle and/or HFM experience a plus
• OneSource Tax Provision and/or Thomson Reuters Dataflow experience a plus
• Must have strong work ethic and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to manage competing priorities and accelerated deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with varying stakeholders and business units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude to adapt to organizational changes.
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $187k and $234k 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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