Manager Tax

About Albertsons Companies Inc.:

As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners across the United States, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others, serve more than 36 million U.S customers each week.

We build and shape technology solutions that solve customers problems every day, making things easier for them when they shop with us online or in a store. We have made bold, strategic moves to migrate and modernize our core foundational capabilities, positioning ourselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.

Our success is built on a one-team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance the customer experience. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we are transforming shopping into an experience that is easy, efficient, fun and engaging.

About Albertsons Companies India:

At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the companys technology journey to support millions of customers lives every day.

At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Strategy, Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Lead direct and indirect tax litigation matters across Income Tax, GST, TDS, & other regulatory forums.
• Formulate and execute litigation strategies, including evaluation of appropriate appellate forums such as DRP, CIT(A), ITAT, High Courts, and other judicial authorities.
• Review assessment orders, identify litigation risks, and develop strategies to mitigate tax exposure.
• Manage tax audits, assessments, investigations, notices, appeals, and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate with tax authorities, external counsels, and consultants on litigation and regulatory matters.
• Minimise tax exposures and strengthen overall tax governance framework.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, financing arrangements, restructuring initiatives, and commercial contracts.

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across the entity, including return filings, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage GST compliance, annual returns, reconciliations, refund applications, and input tax credit optimization initiatives.
• Monitor developments in tax laws and regulations and ensure timely implementation of compliance requirements.
• Partner with business teams to identify tax-efficient solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Drive and lead tax audit closures
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing guidelines and APAs (Advance pricing agreements)
• Engage and collaborate with external tax consultants and advisors

Commercial & Risk Management:

• Review financing and commercial agreements and assess financial, tax, accounting, and compliance implications.
• Coordinate approvals, waivers, and compliance requirements under financing (if any) and shareholder arrangements.
• Monitor contractual obligations and develop frameworks to mitigate financial and compliance risks
• Partner with CFO, senior management, HQ teams, auditors, investors, lenders, consultants, and legal advisors on strategic tax/ business matters.

Qualifications:

• Financial Graduate or Chartered Accountant with core experience in corporate taxation

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in taxation and accounting
• Experience working in multinational corporations with strong engagement with Headquarters outside India and global reporting frameworks preferred
• Strong background in tax, financial reporting, accounting & monthly book closure
• Hands-on experience on tax filings, assessments and interaction with Tax authorities
• Experience in managing finance & tax for multi-product or multi-business environments

Key Skills & Competencies:

• High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights
• High standards of integrity, governance, and confidentiality
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational and long-term priorities
• Strong leadership and team management skills