Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy. We’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Coordinate preparation of annual federal and state/provincial tax returns with external tax firm in US and Canada, year end provision work, workpaper preparation and return filings.
• Coordinate preparation of quarterly/monthly federal calculations and estimated payments.
• US and Canada transfer pricing compliance including calculating quarterly adjustments and maintaining/reviewing transfer pricing documentation and product model information.
• Research and advise on Group Tax Strategy related to Manufacturing and R&D incentives, Transfer Pricing and Integration of Acquisitions.
• Ensure alignment with Group Financial Tax Policies.
• Attend regular meetings with the Group Tax Department and Central Tax Professional Team.
• Mange withholding tax requirements for transactions with foreign sister companies and vendors.
• Manage internal and external audits (sales tax, state, local and federal/provincial corporate tax).
• Work with outside consultant to maintain annual Secretary of State filings.
• Miscellaneous government filings (US Census informational filings).
• Sales/use tax and Property Tax completion and filings.
• Monthly GL account reconciliations.
• Other Duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication aptitude and the ability to work well within a team setting including internal (Division and Group) and external customers (Tax Professionals).
• Able to identify and communicate strengths/benefits and weaknesses/risks to drive alignment.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel using tables, pivot tables, and advanced functions.
• Working knowledge of multiple ERPs, Oracle and QuickBooks preferred.
• Ability to manage and review processes and identify improvements to develop best practices.
• Capability to handle multiple projects.
• The ability to exercise judgement in raising tax issues and completing tax filings.
• A Certified Public Accountant or minimum of 4 year Accounting degree desired with a minimum of five years corporate tax experience.

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an employee stock purchase plan for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC