Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Maintain compliance with all tax regulations and laws.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and update the organization’s tax practices accordingly.

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Provide tax advice and guidance to senior management on various business transactions and decisions.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and recommend strategies to take advantage of them.

Tax Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and review tax provisions and tax-related disclosures for financial statements.
• Conduct detailed tax research and analysis on complex tax issues.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

Audit and Risk Management:

• Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare and provide necessary documentation for tax audits.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Supervise and mentor junior tax staff.
• Collaborate with other departments such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.  

Supply Chain & Procurement

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist like you to join our amazing team!

As a Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist you will be responsible for setting 13-week operational supply plan for consumer manufacturing source(s) using the Blue Yonder suite of planning tools supported by a proficient understanding of supply planning theory necessary to align with sales priorities and minimize efficiency losses. This role is also responsible for managing the relationship with the source(s) and reconciling gaps in actual supply to the plan.

In addition to setting the supply plan this role must also, but not limited to, maintain master data in supply planning systems, maintain/develop relevant work instructions, root cause supply shortfalls, identify and quantify the impact of supply constraints, formulate potential corrective actions, effectively communicate escalation requirements, and reconcile gaps in data sets/planning assumptions between cross functional teams.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience 

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Ready to lead a team that tackles infrastructure challenges? Want to take your engineering expertise to the next level working on challenging projects that will make a positive impact on our communities? Some of our recent impactful projects in Western Canada include Highway 1 Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4, Southwest Calgary Ring Road, Regina Bypass, and St. Mary’s Interchange at PTH100 just to name a few.   

Parsons is now hiring Senior Transportation Engineers with a desire to work on roads and highway projects that change the fabric of our communities. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Senior Transportation Engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

In this role you will work a wide variety of challenging roads and highway engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses. You will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses which may involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex engineering road and highway tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Extract engineering information from CAD drawings. Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
• Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. 
• Frequently interface with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
• Serve as a task team lead on small to large design and construction projects, responsible for meeting budget, schedule, and client quality requirements.
• Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Review supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
• Prepare and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and other Engineers working on the same project.
• May be required to sign and seal documents as the professional Engineer of Record, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Opportunity to build and grow a local team of Engineers, Designers, and CAD Designer/Drafters to support business development in Western Canada
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) and 8+ years of related work experience.
• Registered as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration, with Canadian provincial engineering regulatory bodies.
• Experience working on City of Winnipeg / City of Calgary / City of Edmonton, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, Alberta Transportation, Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, or BC Ministry of Transportation projects is required.
• Proficiency in utilizing OpenRoads Design / MicroStation and/or Civil 3D / AutoCAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute is an asset.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!