Tax Manager

Tax Manager

The Tax Manager will be a key contributor in the corporate tax department, responsible for international and domestic income and non-income tax compliance, tax accounting (ASC 740), tax planning, and tax examinations. This position will be responsible for quarterly and annual income tax accounting under ASC 740, as well as SOX documentation and compliance. This role will manage the preparation and review of various tax returns and supporting workpapers, and will also manage tax audits, notice response preparation, and other tax-related inquiries. The Tax Manager will research and analyze various tax issues and transactions and communicate findings to management, will lead the implementation of tax technology solutions to automate and reduce risk, and effectively partner and communicate with other corporate business units, outside auditors, advisors, and other key stakeholders on various tax issues. This role will identify and effectively implement process improvements and efficiencies.

Core Functions

• Manage and oversee foreign, U.S. federal and state income tax returns, forms, supporting workpapers, and reporting for international operational operations by gathering financial data from departments and divisions.
• Lead the preparation of foreign and U.S. quarterly and annual income tax accounting under ASC 740, including but not limited to current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and effective tax rate.
• Develop work plans for approved projects and manage their design and implementation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the execution of international tax planning.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Lead the preparation of foreign, U.S. federal, state, and local taxable income forecasts and cash tax projections.
• Work with local accounting teams and various departments within Corporate to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data for tax compliance purposes.
• Manage the preparation and reconciliation of tax depreciation work papers for different sets of tax books.
• Prepare tax-related financial statements disclosures.
• Responsible for internal controls implementation and operation.
• Assist with data gathering, compiling support, and drafting responses to government inquires.
• Lead completion of special projects and administrative tasks.
• Lead the research and assessment of the potential impact of the relevant laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate an active interest in the business, identify and implement process improvements.
• Perform specific tasks as assigned and share and transfer knowledge within the team.
• Manage information reporting and various other non-income tax related matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or another relevant field required. Master's degree in taxation or relevant field preferred.

7+ years of relevant corporate international, federal, and state income tax experience in corporate and / or public accounting required.

Experience with financial reporting systems and tax software preferred.

Required Licenses

EA, CPA, or a CPA preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Experience with Alteryx is preferred.

Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Effective analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Reasonable math skills are required to perform various tax calculations.

Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and manage workload within established deadlines.

Competencies

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Individual Contributor : working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

This position is subject to Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities : grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, and fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.