Mattel, Inc. · 1 week ago
Indirect Tax Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expMattel, Inc. is a leading global toy and family entertainment company that creates innovative products and experiences. The Indirect Tax Manager will oversee the accounting functions for the Mattel Global Shared Services US Indirect Tax team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of sales tax and compliance filings while partnering with the offshore team.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingOnline GamesPC GamesToys
Responsibilities
Manage US indirect tax responsibilities; including sales and use tax filings and amendments, real and business property fillings, unclaimed property and business tax registrations, renewals, and other compliance fillings
Understand and adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compliance with Mattel Corporate Accounting Policies
Monthly analysis of GL accounts to ensure proper accounting & accrual calculations; identify, research, & resolve unusual balances
Strong comprehension of accounting practices, especially related to prepaids, accruals, liabilities (and understanding normal debit/credit balances for each), plus ability to interpret unexpected swings in balances/activity
Evaluate off-site & internal teams’ performance & align goals & project priorities to ensure that deadlines are met, fillings are accurate, payments are submitted timely; all while minimizing audit exposure
Conduct tax research to assist with projects and point person for non-income tax related inquires to provide tax advice to ensure Mattel entities are compliant with most current tax rates and laws
Suggest solutions and preventative controls to reduce errors
Lead in identifying and developing process improvements
Serve as main contact and subject matter expert for US Indirect tax for Mattel’s implementation of Oracle Cloud platform
Support activities and projects of the wider shared services team
Develop and maintain professional relationships with Mattel Global Shared Services Americas customers while providing high quality, efficient, and collaborative service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
7+ years' experience in tax, accounting or related fields
Leadership experience managing a team
Strong comprehension of accounting practices, especially related to prepaids, accruals, liabilities (and understanding normal debit/credit balances for each), plus ability to interpret unexpected swings in balances/activity
Monthly analysis of GL accounts to ensure proper accounting & accrual calculations; identify, research, & resolve unusual balances
Manage US indirect tax responsibilities; including sales and use tax filings and amendments, real and business property fillings, unclaimed property and business tax registrations, renewals, and other compliance fillings
Understand and adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compliance with Mattel Corporate Accounting Policies
Evaluate off-site & internal teams' performance & align goals & project priorities to ensure that deadlines are met, fillings are accurate, payments are submitted timely; all while minimizing audit exposure
Conduct tax research to assist with projects and point person for non-income tax related inquiries to provide tax advice to ensure Mattel entities are compliant with most current tax rates and laws
Suggest solutions and preventative controls to reduce errors
Lead in identifying and developing process improvements
Serve as main contact and subject matter expert for US Indirect tax for Mattel's implementation of Oracle Cloud platform
Support activities and projects of the wider shared services team
Develop and maintain professional relationships with Mattel Global Shared Services Americas customers while providing high quality, efficient, and collaborative service
Preferred
CPA is preferred
Experience utilizing major tax software preferred Thomson Reuters, CCH, Avalara, etc
Experience working in a Shared Services Operating model
Benefits
Competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Mattel, Inc.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2009-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Sinclair
CEO
Ynon Kreiz
CEO
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