Associate Manager Statutory and Tax

It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity

In our office in Amstelveen we are currently looking for an Associate Manager Statutory and Tax to join us and our finance government reporting group!

What Your Impact Will Be

In this position you will be responsible for managing statutory audits, the timely and accurate periodic submissions of various declarations in accordance with local government legislation and submissions of annual financial statements in accordance with (local) GAAP

The role falls within a team that is responsible for 15 statutory entities spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Cyprus, Singapore and a French holding company.

You will be reporting into the Senior Manager Statutory and Tax. You will manage outsourced teams in Malaysia that you will be responsible for reviewing and guiding their work.

Purpose Of Position & Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation and reporting of Management, Statutory & Governmental reporting requirements for Mattel’s Netherlands ,Belgian, Cyprus and Singaporean entities
• Corporate Income Tax (Direct and indirect tax declarations, tax calculations, tax reporting)
• Managing statutory audits
• Preparation of Annual Financial statements
• Review of VAT, Intra-stat and ESL declarations prepared by external parties
• Environmental Reporting; WEEE, Waste Packaging, Batteries, etc.
• Provide input to management for decision making for VAT, CIT, financials and supporting ad hoc requests,
• Month end responsibility to review balance sheet of responsible entities as well as review of balance sheet reconciliations,
• Providing support in managing Mattel’s complex tax structure, advising Corporate Tax SVP on changes/improvements, executing Corporate HQ decisions,
• Liaising with Global Tax, Accounting and Treasury on complex entries impacting dividends and equity
• Review and coordinate transfer pricing studies & ATAD reporting for all responsible entities,
• Managing internal and external Audit engagements,
• Coaching and managing external (outsourced) teams,
• Relationship Management with Internal and external stake holders; tax and custom departments, Corp. controller’s office, shared service center, tax and legal advisors, audit firms, and various other governmental bodies,
• End responsible for Inventory Accounting management across Europe, including approval of journal entries, review of inventory accounts in balance sheet,
• Performing both internal and external Business Controls; Month End closing Sox Controls as an example,
• Participation in ad-hoc projects on tax and entity rationalization

What We’re Looking For

• Education and Experience
• CPA or Dutch equivalent ( RA) ,
• Hands on manager (important!!)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Tax,
• Prior experience managing statutory audits,
• Good understanding of US + Dutch GAAP,
• Prior experience working as part of a local and international team Experience on working with a global ERP system; e.g. Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.
• Not essential but a plus
• Working knowledge of VAT, Intra-stat and ESL declarations.
• Knowledge of Inventory Accounting; Standard Costing, Profit in Inventory, Price Variances, etc.
• Experience using Hyperion/HFM for consolidated reporting
• Managing outsourced/remote team members
• Skills required
• Fluent English and Dutch both spoken and written ( Mattel working language is English, however reading correspondence and being able to have a conversation with the Dutch and Belgian authorities is required)
• Excellent MS excel skills, and MS access skills are beneficial,
• Excellent telephone manner,
• Influencing skills,
• Strong problem-solving skills,
• Confident to recommend innovative solutions,
• Strong organizational skills / ability to prioritize / meet deadlines,

What It’s Like To Work Here

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Hybrid Work

• We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.