Tax Compliance Manager, Mondelēz International

US State & Local

$122-167.8k

+ Bonus

Excel

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Be an early applicant

$122-167.8k

+ Bonus

Excel

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in U.S. state and local tax laws and regulations; U.S. GAAP tax accounting; tax policy and procedures; and tax compliance and audit defense processes
BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the tax scope. Relevant state direct tax experience
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Minimum 5-7+ years of state tax experience including compliance review and audit defense
Advanced degree in accounting or taxation preferred
Experience in U.S. Federal and tax accounting (ASC 740)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online tax research tools (CCH, BNA, and/or RIA)
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and communicate to non-tax individuals
Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately, completely, and timely meet project deadlines
Desire to grow and take on a leadership role with strong intellectual curiosity
Experience performing tax work in a large public accounting firm or large publicly traded multinational corporation

What the job involves

You will Oversee State Direct Tax Compliance processes related to income tax compliance, projections and forecasting, state tax planning, audit defense, and accounting for income tax requirements for the U.S
Manage the day-to-day State Direct Tax Compliance processes which include coordinating with outside service providers on the preparation of state tax returns and state tax filings as well as supporting workpapers. Responsibilities also include gathering and analyzing information needed by external service providers and preparing supporting workpapers as needed
Oversee state accounting for income taxes, including reviewing and updating the blended state rates, reviewing and calculating tax adjustments and other matters to ensure compliance with tax laws and U.S. GAAP requirements. You will also lead state tax audits, including managing the relationship with the state tax auditors and responding to information requests
Ensure that state tax compliance requirements for the U.S. are timely and accurately met and that tax policies are followed including compliance with internal standards on completion dates, record retention and workpaper support
Monitor tax legislative events, tax-planning and business initiative developments. You will also provide management with ongoing income tax guidance and support
Develop and continually improve direct tax compliance processes and ways of working
Contribute to a high performing Tax team in the U.S

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.