Tax Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position: 

Louis Dreyfus Company is a global leader in agribusiness, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and driving innovation in the industry. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our tax strategy across North America. The tax manager’s objective is the sound management of the North American tax position including U.S. and Canadian compliance, planning, audits and system integration. 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Skills:

As a Tax Manager, you will lead compliance and planning efforts, drive innovation in tax systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock value and reduce risk. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and grow a high-performing tax team while gaining exposure to global tax strategy and executive leadership. 

Compliance: 

• Lead the preparation and review of diverse tax filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, including: 

• Income (U.S. federal and state, Canadian federal and provincial) 

• Excise (motor fuel) 

• Property (real and personal) 

• Canadian GST / PST 

• Commercial feed, seed, and fertilizer 

• Sales and Use 

• Unclaimed property 

• Prepare and review analysis to support income tax provisions and preparation of estimated payments. 

• Manage tax audits. 

Research and Planning: 

• Research tax laws to ensure compliance and reduce risks. 

• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to reduce or mitigate tax. 

• Collaborate with tax, finance, business development, and commercial teams to obtain tax credits and other incentives. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify licensing needs in new and existing jurisdictions. 

Process Improvement: 

• Continually develop, improve, and streamline processes and procedures for tax return preparation. 

• Drive automation and innovation in tax systems. 

Supervision: 

• Manage, support, and develop tax staff toward technical growth and leadership. 

Collaboration: 

• Support North American and global tax departments with diverse and challenging initiatives. 

• Identify opportunities to enhance the overall LDC tax position through critical evaluation and identification of solutions. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline

Basic qualification:  

• 6+ years of tax experience, in public accounting and / or corporate tax department   

Preferred qualification:  

• Preference to individuals with previous supervisory responsibility. 

• Preference to individuals with previous experience dealing with state and federal departments of revenue including resolution of issues and audits. 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of SALT 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands) 

Basic qualifications: 

• Ability to work independently to problem solve. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict monthly deadlines. 

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Strong analytical skills   

• Strong documentation skills 

• Strong attention to details 

Preferred qualification:  

• Knowledge of SAP 

*This position is required to be in the office 4 days/week (subject to change)*

Employee Supervision 

• Supervises one Tax Associate for Indirect Tax and share supervision of one Tax Professional for Direct Tax 

Decision Making/Accountability 

• Accountable for accurate and timely filing of tax returns - inaccurate data or late filings could result in substantial financial losses to the Company. Responsible for the reliability of data and information given from the tax department. Relationships with internal and external (state department and federal government) staff are critical and any damage to the integrity of information may result in the Company’s reputation being harmed. This could lead to unwelcomed audits and further financial damages. Requires the ability to maintain and control confidential information. 

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us