Req No. 4075BR
Job Title CONTROLLER - INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Finance/Controllership
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a CONTROLLER - INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position has overall responsibility to ensure that taxes are properly accounted for and reported in the Company’s SEC filings and that the proper SOX internal controls and supporting documentation are in place and exercised globally by the Company with respect to the reporting of taxes. This position will need to work closely with the members of the Tax department, Technical Accounting department and Controllers of foreign locations to determine if taxes are reported accurately and that SOX compliance controls have been satisfied.

Three senior income tax accountants report into this position.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage the tax accounting issues for all domestic and foreign locations to ensure compliance with FAS 109, FIN 48 and APB 23 related to:

• PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
o Review and coordinate the booking of the global effective tax rate during the fiscal year
o Review the month-by-month tax accounting provision for all domestic and foreign operating reporting locations and investigate any material differences
o Work directly with Tax department members, Technical Accounting department and operating controllers to ensure completeness and accuracy of the tax provisions at each domestic and foreign location in accordance with US GAAP
o Review accuracy and completeness of effective tax rate bookings for each domestic and foreign reporting location during the fiscal year
o Monitor and review accounting for provision true-up to return and “special” tax provision issues (i.e. purchase price accounting, equity accounting, valuation allowances, etc.) for each domestic and foreign reporting location.

• DEFERRED TAXES
o Manage the accounting for deferred taxes for all domestic and foreign operating locations
o Review and determine the accuracy and completeness of deferred taxes for all foreign locations in accordance with US GAAP
o Review recoverability of deferred tax assets
o Review and monitor balance sheet classification changes each quarter to determine impact on current and deferred tax classifications
• Uncertain Tax Positions
o Manage the accounting for uncertain tax positions for all domestic and foreign operating locations
o Ensure that the recognition, de-recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions is in accordance with US GAAP
o Maintain documentation of uncertain tax positions.

• SEC FILINGS
o Review accuracy and completeness of tax provision and tax balance sheet classifications on all SEC filings for the Company
o Determine accuracy and completeness of all tax footnote disclosures for 10Q/K and Annual Report.

• SARBANES OXLEY COMPLIANCE
o Ensure that key controls are being exercised by the Tax Dept and other foreign locations where taxes are accounted
o Determine that up-to-date documentation of SOX processes are being completed by the Tax Dept and other foreign locations
o Assess impact of any control failures.

• OTHER
o Obtain training and maintain expertise on FAS 109 and FIN 48 accounting principles
o Develop quarterly communication flow between Technical Accounting and Tax departments to determine new business, accounting or balance sheet classification issues that may have tax impacts
o Support/educate foreign locations in tax accounting under US GAAP principles
o Work closely with the Tax department and the Technical Accounting (US, Europe and Asia) on specific tax issues
o International travel expected especially in the first year.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Senior manager in the tax department of a Big 4 Accounting firm or comparable industry experience
• Experienced in FAS 109, FIN 48 and APB 23
• Strong knowledge in the preparation of Financial Statements
• Strong tax knowledge base
• International tax accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP software a plus
• CPA preferred.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #4075BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic