Associate Director, Internal Tax Team - Federal Direct Tax
Work You'll Do
We are seeking an Associate Director to lead our Federal Direct Tax team, reporting to the Director of Domestic Tax. The Federal Direct Tax Associate Director will be responsible for collaborating with our Partner Tax Matters, International Tax, and State Direct Tax teams to coordinate the preparation and filing of our federal income tax returns. The Federal Direct Tax Associate Director will oversee the process of analyzing and computing book-tax differences, calculating taxable income, reviewing federal partnership returns, and reviewing federal partnership Schedules K-1 and K-3. They will oversee the deliverables to and from the Finance function as required throughout the year. The Federal Direct Tax Associate Director will direct the management of team resources. They will onboard, manage, and retain our staff, and drive technology transformation and process improvements.
As an Associate Director leading our Federal Direct Tax team you will:
- Review and drive the preparation of partnership federal tax returns and workpapers, including Schedules K-1 and K-3 and ensure all are filed in a timely manner
- Collaborate on the production and distribution of annual partner K-1 packages to Deloitte US Firms partners
- Lead yearend tax planning in coordination with Finance and other USFT teams
- Perform tax research as necessary regarding federal tax issues affecting the Deloitte US Firms or our partners
- Work with our Indirect Tax and Partner Tax Matters teams on federal withholding information returns
- Oversee any potential federal tax audits and correspond with authorities regarding audit issues or tax notices
- Manage the federal tax compliance process, including developing and managing compliance workplan and assignments of team members
- Monitor and implement any federal tax legislation
- Provide guidance to USFT and firm leadership on federal tax issues
- Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to Deloitte US Firms tax matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation
- CPA, Enrolled Agent or other relevant certification
- Eight (8)+ years of experience in the federal partnership tax industry
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax
- Advanced degree (Preferred)
- Experience with operating partnerships or partnerships in the professional services industry (Preferred)
- Experience with SAP or other financial systems (Preferred)