Manager, Tax (Finance)

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting of Income Taxes

• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual U.S. income tax provisions
• Lead and execute self-initiated continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and streamline procedures to centralize and support the timely and accurate financial reporting of income taxes
• Monitor and assess tax risks, including the review of uncertain tax positions to ensure compliance with IAS 12 accounting standards
• Responsible for all tax installments
• Responsible for the monitoring of all annual report filings
• Responsible for tax fixed asset process (familiarity with FAS/Sage preferred)
• Responsible for the coordination of the annual Research and Development Tax Credit claim
• Responsible for the coordination of transfer pricing documentation

Controversy

• Effectively manage all tax audits and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence

Tax Planning / Special Projects

• Continuously identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and implement opportunities to:
• Minimize cash taxes
• Lower effective tax rate
• Create value for key stakeholders

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional Designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Master's Degree in Taxation or similar advanced degree in Taxation

Qualifications

• At least 7 to 8 years combined experience in:
• Audit function of a public accounting firm
• Tax function of a public accounting firm
• Corporate tax function of a multinational public company
• Strong technical tax skills and thorough understanding of domestic income tax legislation
• Knowledge of Research and Development Tax Credit
• Proven ability to research tax matters, communicate results, recommend a solution, and implement the solution
• Working knowledge of international tax, including repatriation of earnings to a foreign parent and structuring of in-bound investments would be beneficial
• Knowledge of state and local tax, including incentives for doing business in specific states, counties, and cities
• Hands-on experience with non-income tax matters (e.g., sales and use and personal property tax) would be beneficial
• Good understanding and experience with internal controls
• Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Thorough understanding of the financial statement audit function and financial reporting related to income taxes
• Proven ability to effectively work with different departments (e.g., treasury, accounting, legal) within an organization on tax matters

Software Knowledge

• Proficiency with FAS/Sage Depreciation Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products
• Knowledge of HFM and its capabilities a plus

Leadership Competencies

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and complete work timely and accurately
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to review processes and identify improvements with the goal of developing best practices

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