Company Description
Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With 428,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $116.6 billion in fiscal 2008. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $22.4 billion and employs approximately 69,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit www.usa.siemens.com
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
Job Description
Role is responsible for the execution and operation of GSS NA (Global Shared Services, North America). Accounting and Finance (A&F) initiatives across Transactional Tax service line and operating companies. Manage liaison between GSS NA A&F Tax and SOC’s (Siemens Operating Companies) senior management in the accounting, purchasing and other key support functions within the business. Develop and manage Service Level Agreements (SLA), transactional pricing models, business plans, forecasts and budgets. Provides effective control and compliance environment - including and not limited to SOX 404 controls, anti-corruption controls and internal Siemens compliance requirements.
Develop service line roadmaps to identify ways to further reduce cost and improve quality through technology, productivity or scale. Partner with outsource suppliers to deliver agreed to service level targets, to identify areas of opportunities for process improvement and to implement solutions which reduce cost and improve quality of processing transactions. Determines organizational structures and managerial relationships. Direct and develop management team in the areas of Customer Service and Operations to effectively meet or exceed SLA requirements and customer expectation. Provide a high performance culture where employees are duly challenged, recognized and rewarded, and one in which employees are encouraged to cooperate to deliver excellent results in a friendly, professional setting. Directly interface with SC Tax leadership for coordination and alignment of key tax initiatives and identification of risks and opportunities
Qualifications:
-Have successfully managed high volume, corporate tax or audit organization
-10 or more years of financial management experience in audit or tax
-Minimum 5 years management experience (coaching, hiring and reviewing team members) in audit or tax field, required
-Extensive understanding of State and Local Taxation
-Understanding of General Accepted Accounting
Principles:
-Ability to proficiently use Windows Applications and financial software packages
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) a must
-Highly organized, attention to detail with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly pressure environment
-Exemplary customer service, teamwork, quality and change orientation skills.
-CPA, CMI or MBA preferred
