Responsibilities :
- Facilitate and manage third party tax providers and consultants with the preparation and review of company tax returns
- Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state, and local income tax returns and other business-related filings, including US sales tax returns
- Preparation of the annual and quarterly consolidated US GAAP income tax provision (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations and the preparation of tax footnotes and other income tax disclosures to be included in the Company s annual and quarterly financial statements
- Maintain internal control procedures (SOX and other regulatory requirements) for tax accounting and ensure processes are properly documented and operating accordingly
- Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in Company tax procedures
- Develop, coordinate, and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary international, federal, and state taxes
- Provide oversight into minimizing tax risk in regard to acquisitions, mergers, and other business matters
- Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the companys US federal income tax return and other tax documents
- Coordinate with third party tax providers and consultants with respect to all global tax filings, tax support initiatives, etc
- Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with tax team
- Manage and facilitate IRS and state income, sales, and other tax audits : preparing responses, creating schedules, etc
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation
- Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects
Experience & Qualifications
Extensive US federal and state corporate tax knowledgeUnderstanding of international taxes and how they incorporate into a US GAAP (ASC 740) income tax provisionStrong accounting, analytical, and research skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporationsFamiliarity with US federal, state, and local reporting requirements, as well as a high-level understanding of international tax reporting and filing requirementsStrong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvementsStrong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team membersAbility to work well independently, as well as the ability to collaborate well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiativesStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsWe are looking for a candidate with 15+ years of experience in a corporate tax manager or public accountant role Preferred candidates have a current CPA (or equivalent) license and a master s degree in an accounting discipline The Tax Director must be proficient with the following software / tools :Strong skills and experience with Word, Google Mail, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, NetSuite, and ExcelSkills Required
Tax Returns, Project Management, Financial Statements, Tax, Corporate Taxation