February 06, 2012 Director, International Tax - 2390 BRIEF OVERVIEW: This position is focused on providing both strategic and tactical thought leadership and day-to-day hands-on management to all areas that are impacted by the Companys’ international tax practices, policies, and procedures. Qualifications IN THIS POSITION YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: The mandate for this position is to drive change within the Company to help build a successful, world-class tax organization. As with all Tax Directors at the Company, this individual must be viewed as a respected business partner capable of delivering thoughtful, proactive advice to the Companys’ global finance leadership team and to various business leaders. Key priorities and challenges include the following: Working with the VP of Taxes, Tax Counsel and other Tax Directors, assist in developing and implementing a global tax strategy that maximizes consolidated Whirlpool financial results and supports business objectives. Function as a business and tax leader for international tax compliance, audits, tax planning, process improvement, policies, and procedures within the Company. This includes serving as a primary contact with the IRS and managing IRS audits and controversy as appropriate. Actively support ongoing planning projects by “owning” Companys’ foreign tax attributes and maintaining the integrity of the corporate org. chart. Jointly manage the co-sourced US income tax compliance work and the multiple tax providers involved to continuously improve the quality of work product, the processing and cycle time and the all-in cost of work involved. Establish productive and value-adding relationships with tax advisors and other outside vendors of tax-related products and services. Ensure that the company is always receiving the highest quality tax counsel and service, and is always conducting itself with integrity and professionalism. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION:  This individual should be a person of unquestionable integrity and a team player who has shown the ability and track record of winning the confidence and trust of colleagues and the respect of the broader business community.  This person should be a passionate, visionary leader capable of driving change and discipline throughout the organization - with the ability to serve as a business partner to the various division leaders, as well as the rest of senior management. A technical background in international tax is required to be successful in this role.  Equally important to your success, however, is the ability to work well with people at all levels of our organization; excellent communication skills; the ability to manage multiple projects; and a sincere drive to create change.  The most highly sought after candidates will be broad-based financial professionals with strong academic credentials and at least 7-10 years of international tax experience in public accounting or industry.  Required education includes a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, and a preference for candidates with a CPA and MST, JD, and/or MBA degrees.