Description

Senior Manager, Tax & Treasury

Location: Chennai, India

Required Language: English

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid – Senior Level

Travel Mode: Moderate

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and is focused on building the capabilities and tools in support this.

Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)

This role is responsible for leading Buckman's global tax and treasury functions, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations while optimizing the company's effective tax position. The position oversees worldwide tax strategy, reporting, and compliance, alongside managing global cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations. Working closely with the CFO, the role aims to enhance financial efficiency, minimize tax exposure, and ensure sufficient liquidity to support business operations, investments, and shareholder value creation.

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities

Optimize Global Tax Position
Manage worldwide tax rate and ensure tax efficiency within legal frameworks
Evaluate tax impact of investments, restructuring, and dividends
Maximize deductions, credits, and tax benefits
Monitor and mitigate tax risks and exposures
Tax Financial Reporting & Compliance
Lead tax provisioning, reporting, and financial disclosures
Coordinate with auditors and external advisors
Manage preparation of tax footnotes and statutory reporting
Oversee U.S. and international tax filings and compliance processes
Tax Advisory & Research
Provide expert guidance on U.S. and international tax matters
Act as a central tax knowledge resource for leadership
Support business decisions with tax-efficient structuring
Minimize reliance on external consultants through in-house expertise
Regulatory Compliance & Filings
Oversee tax return preparation and filing processes
Manage estimated payments, extensions, and compliance timelines
Ensure accuracy of tax calculations and documentation
Transfer Pricing Management
Develop and maintain global transfer pricing frameworks
Ensure compliance with intercompany transaction regulations
Manage documentation, benchmarking, and reporting
Support audits and address regulatory queries
Treasury Operations – Cash & Liquidity
Manage global cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity planning
Maintain centralized visibility of cash positions
Oversee global netting processes and FX coordination
Drive improvements in treasury systems and controls
Treasury Strategy & Funding
Analyze global funding needs and recommend optimal structures
Support debt structuring, borrowing, and intercompany financing
Manage banking relationships and investment strategies
Drive treasury transformation, centralization, and efficiency initiatives

Decision Making

Independent

Tax planning strategies within approved frameworks
Treasury operations and cash management execution
Transfer pricing implementation and compliance

Advisory / Support

Capital structure, funding strategies, and investments
Legal structuring and cross-border transactions
Major tax risk and compliance decisions

Education & Experience

Education: Master's degree (MBA / Finance / Accounting / Tax preferred)
Experience: 10+ years in corporate tax and treasury environment
Specialization: Tax accounting, international tax, treasury management
Language: Fluent in English

Key Competencies

Strategic Tax Planning & Regulatory Expertise
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
Financial Acumen & Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Risk Management & Compliance Orientation

Tools / Capability Ownership

Global Tax Compliance & Reporting Frameworks
Treasury Management Systems & Cash Forecasting Models
Transfer Pricing Documentation & Governance
Banking & Liquidity Management Infrastructure

Stakeholder Management

Internal: CFO, Corporate Controller, Legal, Regional Finance Teams, Business Leadership
External: Auditors, Tax Advisors, Banks, Regulatory Authorities

Senior Manager - Tax & Treasury