Job Description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and This Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Director for Tax and Treasury located in Houston, TX! In this role, you will lead the Tax and Treasury functions of the Diamond Infrastructure company and under the direction of the CFO. You will apply in-depth knowledge to drive financial performance, execute and develop tax and treasury strategies to achieve business objectives, and to ensure compliance and risk management. Even though this role will require leadership for both areas, the largest area of support needed will be in the tax realm.

This role will require broad knowledge of the industry and advanced commercial awareness to drive financial performance, as well as established collaborative internal and external relationships with the ability to negotiate with and shape the opinions of other senior leaders.

It is your responsibility to apply advanced critical thinking to direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems. You will lead an organization within a sub-function to develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business objectives.

Tax Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company’s tax compliance program including adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Supervise tax filings and interface with external auditors for the tax portion of year-end audits.
• Provide the company’s tax provision within the financial statements.
• Formulate and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Manage and oversee tax audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare and review tax reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Identify and mitigate tax-related risks, including potential exposure to penalties and interest.

Treasury Responsibilities

• Manage cash forecasting, cash flow monitoring, liquidity, and working capital in coordination with Dow Treasury (including any short-term working capital investments, letters of credit, and related bank relationships).
• Develop a treasury program that includes risk analysis, liquidity, and asset management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, including tax filings and audits.
• Oversee the organization's investment portfolio, making strategic decisions to optimize returns.
• Maintain and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPF/CFA preferred.
• Extensive experience in treasury and tax management roles.

Your Skills

• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of financial regulations, tax laws, and market trends.
• Familiarity with investment strategies and risk mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of audit processes and financial reporting standards.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.