Who we are:
You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Tax and Asset Accounting Director to be part of our team in Ann Arbor, MI.
Position Responsibilities:
The Tax and Asset Accounting Director will be responsible for the tax functions of the US based Wacker entities. This includes, in particular, responsibility for tax compliance and planning (federal, state, and local), tax accounting under IFRS standards and interaction with local auditors for the annual financial audit and half year review, managing tax audits and tax agreements regarding related party tax audit adjustments (including APA requests), applying for, negotiating, and reporting related to tax incentives (federal as well as state & local), property tax compliance (primarily personal property). The position will work closely with respective functions of the ultimate parent company and other financial functions within the company (e.g. accounting, controlling, local management). In addition, this role will be responsible for managing co-sourcing arrangements for direct tax return preparation as well as personal property tax return compliance.
This individual will function as a primary financial liaison with the CFO and CEO for the US group companies.
Position Requirements:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

We are a leading player and one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical and biotechnology companies. Our range of highly developed specialty products extends from silicones and polymeric binders and additives for a number of different industrial sectors, products for pharma, food and nutraceuticals, and hyperpure silicon for semiconductor and solar applications. We also offer contract manufacturing services, including process development and GMP production for biopharmaceuticals, as well as precision fermentation. As a technology leader focused on sustainability, we promote innovations with high value-added potential. Our goal is to ensure a better quality of life for you and future generations – through health care, energy efficiency and protection of the climate and environment.
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