Global Indirect Tax Advisor - Remote

Req ID: 426854
BASIC PURPOSE: The Global Indirect Tax Advisor will support an international fuel commodity trading company by providing timely and accurate advice on tax opportunities and risks to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively articulate economic and compliance impact and opportunities of new Indirect Tax regulatory and relevant policy changes
• Manage and optimize international Indirect Tax positions and minimize VAT leakage. Ensure a full understanding of the international supply chain and its Indirect Tax implications.
• Work closely with direct tax team leadership team on strategic international tax/business opportunities and expansion opportunities.
• Act as a trusted Indirect Tax Advisor for the broader international business stakeholders
• Provide VAT trainings and awareness within the organization on relevant VAT topics
• Partner closely with our commercial stakeholders and operational teams
• Enforce and defend established tax positions towards fiscal authorities upon audit or beyond via protest procedures or appeals.
• Supporting the businesses with ERP implementation and systems integration initiatives
• Oversee and advise on outsourced international VAT and excise tax compliance
• Conduct international excise taxes and VAT risk assessments and propose remediation plans to commercial stakeholders
• Manage and lead large international complex Indirect Tax technical and planning projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Prelaw, or Paralegal Certificate preferred Juris Doctor and/or LLM in Taxation a plus
• Experience:
  • Over 5 years of relevant professional international Indirect Tax Advisory/planning experience in-house and/or third-party consultant environment A valid driver's license.
  • Previous experience in a trading environment either in-house or as a third-party consultant.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in European fuel commodities
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with competing priorities

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit; operation of standard office equipment
  • Soft skills: Strong verbal and oral communication skills; keen attention to detail; self-motivated; the ability to work closely with coworkers to resolve and correct tax issues
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we've provided customers with highway hospitality and "Clean Places, Friendly Faces." We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love's Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert

The Love's Experience
Love's was founded in 1964 on the values of integrity, customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. We are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love's, your commitment to these values will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career.