Director, Tax Reporting

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Director Tax Reporting, you;

• Are part of the global Tax & Trade team
• Own and oversee the global income tax provision under ASC 740
• Collaborate with all departments, Global Functions, markets and regions
• Create a culture of excellence in execution that recognizes and rewards high performance
  
  

About You

Key qualities.

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Honesty, ambition, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to operate and orchestrate seamlessly within a matrix organization
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL INCLUDE

Global Tax Accounting & Reporting (ASC 740)

• Own and oversee the global quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including:
• Effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and forecasting
• Valuation allowances
• Uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)
• Interim reporting and discrete items
• Pillar 2 & CBCR reporting
• Set direction for high‑quality tax disclosures in quarterly / annual shareholder reports and Risk factors
• Act as the primary tax accounting contact for external auditors, managing audits, reviews, and technical position papers.
• Monitor and interpret changes in US GAAP tax accounting standards and assess impact on the group
  
  

Systems, Data & Process Ownership (SAP)

• Accountable for the global income tax accounting and reporting framework under ASC 740, including external reporting, governance, and financial statement integrity
• SAP (ECC / S/4HANA) tax‑relevant data flows
• Tax provision and reporting tool implementation integrated with SAP (e.g., provision engines, reporting layers)

• Partner with Finance Transformation and IT to:
• Improve data quality, automation, and controls in tax reporting processes
• Reduce manual adjustments and spreadsheet dependency
• Design scalable, future‑proof tax reporting architecture
• Define global process standards, documentation, and controls for tax reporting, aligned with SOX requirements.
  
  
Governance, Controls & Risk Management


• Lead strong SOX‑compliant controls over income tax accounting and reporting.
• Lead tax reporting risk assessments and remediation of any control deficiencies.
  
  
Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with:
• Global and regional tax teams
• Corporate Accounting and Controllership
• FP&A (for ETR forecasting and planning alignment)
• External auditors and advisors
• Translate complex tax accounting outcomes into clear, decision‑relevant insights for senior finance leadership.
  

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a global tax reporting team (direct (1) and/or matrixed).
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across regions.
• Build sustainable tax reporting capability as the organization grows and transforms.
• Ordinate global representation letters, tax disclosures, and management certifications.
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Deep Hands-on Expertise in US GAAP, specifically ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes
• Experience in the consolidation of a multi-national, multi-currency group of companies under US GAAP
• Internationally recognized accounting and tax designation (CPA or equivalent) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial and management accounting and corporate tax reporting in an international business environment
• Knowledge and experience of internal control standards required under COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Assist in various external tax and/or governmental filings including but not limited to country-by-country reporting, economic substance, balance of payments, CRS, and FATCA
• Knowledge and experience in managing various tax related aspects of a company’s trading structure
• Strong analytic skills: able to link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
• Experience producing insightful analytics and accurate reporting within tight deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve results
• Knowledge or experience in a consumer products company would be an advantage
• Experience in compilation of financial statements would be an advantage
• Solid IT skills: strong Microsoft Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation (i.e., pivot tables, INDEX, IFDATA, VLOOKUP, and Macros), experience extracting and analyzing information from financial systems/applications (e.g., TM1, COGNOS Controller, SAP, STC, etc.), tax reporting tooling solutions
  
  

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.