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As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, Corteva Agriscience is building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Global Income Tax Accounting Leader to join our Finance Department. This position is based in Wilmington, DE and offers a hybrid work arrangement (in office three days per week).
The Global Income Tax Accounting Leader is responsible for leading company’s global income tax accounting and reporting process under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740). This role has primary responsibility for managing the quarterly and annual income tax provision, including the effective tax rate, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures.
The position directly manages a small global tax accounting team and provides leadership across a broader group of stakeholders involved in the provision process, including U.S. and foreign tax, controllership, and finance teams. While the role operates with technical oversight and partnership from the Director, the Global Income Tax Accounting Leader is accountable for day-to-day execution, coordination, and delivery of global tax accounting results.
The position serves as the primary technical authority for income tax accounting, provides strategic leadership across global tax reporting activities, and partners closely with U.S. compliance, planning, treasury, FP&A, controllership, and auditors. This leader also plays a key role in evaluating the tax accounting impact of business initiatives, legislative and regulatory changes, and complex transactions.
Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!
Global Income Tax Accounting Leadership
- Own and lead the global quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.
- Manage global ETR & cash tax forecasting, reconciliations of deferred taxes and income taxes payable, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
- Manage non-GAAP and investor focused reporting, including adjusted ETR calculations and tax impacts of non-recurring items.
- Prepare and review income tax disclosures and supporting documentation for SEC filings (Forms 10 Q and 10 K).
People & Process Leadership
- Directly manage and develop a small global income tax accounting team.
- Provide functional leadership and coordination across indirect contributors to the provision process.
- Establish clear timelines, responsibilities, and review protocols to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
Technical & Strategic Execution
- Apply income tax accounting guidance to complex and non-routine transactions and evolving fact patterns.
- Support assessment and implementation of tax law and regulatory changes impacting financial reporting.
- Maintain and enhance global tax accounting policies, controls, and documentation in compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
Cross Functional Partnership
- Partner with tax planning, U.S. and foreign tax compliance, controllership, FP&A, and treasury on business initiatives and transactions.
- Participate in cross functional discussions to evaluate tax accounting impacts on earnings, forecasts, and strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with internal & external auditors and support all income tax accounting related audits and reviews.
Education and Experience – What you'll bring to the table!
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in income tax accounting and reporting, including leadership responsibility.
- Deep expertise in ASC 740 and SEC reporting for a multinational, publicly traded company.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and international income tax concepts and their financial reporting implications.
- Proven experience leading the global tax provision process and managing complex technical issues.
- Experience with tax provision and reporting systems (e.g., OneSource).
Preferred
- Advanced tax degree (e.g., Master’s in Tax, JD, or LL.M. in Tax).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Big Four public accounting experience.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Who are we, and what do we do?
As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, Corteva Agriscience is building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Global Income Tax Accounting Leader to join our Finance Department. This position is based in Wilmington, DE and offers a hybrid work arrangement (in office three days per week).
The Global Income Tax Accounting Leader is responsible for leading company’s global income tax accounting and reporting process under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740). This role has primary responsibility for managing the quarterly and annual income tax provision, including the effective tax rate, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures.
The position directly manages a small global tax accounting team and provides leadership across a broader group of stakeholders involved in the provision process, including U.S. and foreign tax, controllership, and finance teams. While the role operates with technical oversight and partnership from the Director, the Global Income Tax Accounting Leader is accountable for day-to-day execution, coordination, and delivery of global tax accounting results.
The position serves as the primary technical authority for income tax accounting, provides strategic leadership across global tax reporting activities, and partners closely with U.S. compliance, planning, treasury, FP&A, controllership, and auditors. This leader also plays a key role in evaluating the tax accounting impact of business initiatives, legislative and regulatory changes, and complex transactions.
Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!
Global Income Tax Accounting Leadership
- Own and lead the global quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.
- Manage global ETR & cash tax forecasting, reconciliations of deferred taxes and income taxes payable, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
- Manage non-GAAP and investor focused reporting, including adjusted ETR calculations and tax impacts of non-recurring items.
- Prepare and review income tax disclosures and supporting documentation for SEC filings (Forms 10 Q and 10 K).
People & Process Leadership
- Directly manage and develop a small global income tax accounting team.
- Provide functional leadership and coordination across indirect contributors to the provision process.
- Establish clear timelines, responsibilities, and review protocols to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
Technical & Strategic Execution
- Apply income tax accounting guidance to complex and non-routine transactions and evolving fact patterns.
- Support assessment and implementation of tax law and regulatory changes impacting financial reporting.
- Maintain and enhance global tax accounting policies, controls, and documentation in compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
Cross Functional Partnership
- Partner with tax planning, U.S. and foreign tax compliance, controllership, FP&A, and treasury on business initiatives and transactions.
- Participate in cross functional discussions to evaluate tax accounting impacts on earnings, forecasts, and strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with internal & external auditors and support all income tax accounting related audits and reviews.
Education and Experience – What you'll bring to the table!
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in income tax accounting and reporting, including leadership responsibility.
- Deep expertise in ASC 740 and SEC reporting for a multinational, publicly traded company.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and international income tax concepts and their financial reporting implications.
- Proven experience leading the global tax provision process and managing complex technical issues.
- Experience with tax provision and reporting systems (e.g., OneSource).
Preferred
- Advanced tax degree (e.g., Master’s in Tax, JD, or LL.M. in Tax).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Big Four public accounting experience.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Tax Accountant
Align your credentials with PERM job requirements
Your degree field must match the role description your employer files with DOL. A degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline strengthens the PERM audit defense if DOL challenges whether your qualifications are standard for the position.
Target employers with in-house immigration infrastructure
Corporate tax departments at large public companies and Big Four firms process PERM filings regularly. These employers have established relationships with immigration counsel and internal HR workflows, which shortens the time between your offer and the PERM filing date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage levels
DOL sets the prevailing wage your employer must pay based on your job zone and work location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer, since a wage below Level II or III can complicate the PERM filing.
Search Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Filter by Tax Accountant roles with PERM or EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed green card petitions for this occupation, so you focus your applications on companies already willing to sponsor rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Request a firm PERM start date in your offer negotiation
Establish your priority date as early as possible, especially if your country of birth has a backlogged visa bulletin. Ask your employer to begin the PERM prevailing wage determination within 90 days of your start date to lock in the earliest possible filing date.
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Find Tax Accountant JobsTax Accountant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Tax Accountant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding a master's degree in taxation or accounting, or positions with significant specialized responsibilities, may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's PERM job description ultimately determines the classification, so the duties and minimum requirements listed in that filing control which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Tax Accountant roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject employers. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There's no lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 filings, and your employer can initiate the process any time. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically span two to four years, longer than an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Tax Accountant candidate?
DOL requires your employer to conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Your role's duties, minimum education requirements, and offered wage are locked into the PERM application. You'll need to provide degree transcripts and experience letters confirming you meet those minimums. Any gap between your credentials and the certified job description can trigger an audit or denial.
How do I find Tax Accountant jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so searching by posting language alone misses many willing employers. Migrate Mate indexes historical PERM and I-140 filings by occupation, letting you identify accounting firms and corporate tax departments that have sponsored Tax Accountants for permanent residency before. Filtering by employer and location shows you which organizations have an established sponsorship track record for this specific role.
Does holding a CPA license or EA credential strengthen a green card application?
Professional credentials like a CPA or Enrolled Agent designation don't directly affect PERM eligibility, which is determined by the job's minimum requirements and your qualifications meeting them. That said, a CPA or EA credential can support an EB-2 classification by demonstrating that the role requires advanced professional standing. USCIS reviews these credentials as part of the I-140 adjudication when your employer asserts the position warrants EB-2 treatment.
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