Senior Manager, Tax Reporting & Compliance

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Kidde Global Solutions – Senior Manager, Tax Reporting & Compliance

Location: Remote US

Base Salary Rate: $162,754 - $191,475 per year

Job type: Full-time role

About This Role           

At Kidde Global Solutions (“KGS”), we are setting new standards in fire and life safety leadership. Bringing together the industry’s most trusted brands, we deliver advanced safety and security solutions that protect people and property worldwide. With a legacy of expertise and innovation, we are committed to elevating industry standards and expanding our impact across residential and commercial markets.

This role will lead KGS’ global tax reporting and provision processes at the legal entity and consolidated levels. This role reports directly to KGS’ Head of Tax Reporting and Compliance and will work closely with each of our businesses, corporate functions, and professionals around the world. The successful candidate will not only have the tax technical proficiency, but also the ability to team with other finance professionals and proactively manage and improve the entire tax provision and financials statement process.  

Key Responsibilities:

• ASC 740 reporting, including all requisite analyses, disclosures, and management communications
• Identification and implementation of planning opportunities
• Quarterly and year-end closing process and provision to compliance integration
• Cash tax and ETR modeling
• ASC 740 planning with respect to transactional activity
• ASC 740 review with external auditors
• ASC 740 process/software continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of tax reporting experience in a large, multi-national, corporate tax, or accounting firm environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance or Tax /MST a plus
• Experience with tax provision software (OneSource, Longview) and HFM a plus

• Understand major steps in provision process, from data sourcing through full ETR model and tax footnote
• In-depth understanding of tax systems’ capabilities
• Ability to identify and implement continuous process improvements
• Understand impact of income taxes on the financial statements, and identify opportunities to combine tax and accounting knowledge to improve business results
• Operative understanding of tax cycle from planning through audit
• Ability to understand complex tax concepts and recognize the need for internal or external subject matter expertise
• Working knowledge of all major areas of tax law affecting the company

Enabling Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with others throughout Tax and Finance organizations, at Corporate and Business Units
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure
• Operates proactively and with a sense of urgency
• Ability to motivate others to work towards established deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good business sense and creative problem-solving skills
• Passion for understanding processes and continuous process improvement

Compensation and Benefits 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.  

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.