Manager of Tax Accounting

Tax Provision & Reporting

Lead preparation and review of the income tax provision, including effective tax rate, current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision adjustments.

Ensure accurate and timely close processes are completed, including tax journal entries and account reconciliations.

Oversee proper presentation of tax-related balances and disclosures in financial statements (e.g., deferred taxes, payable, cash flow, equity).

Process Improvement & Technology

Drive automation and optimization of tax accounting processes using tools such as OneSource, Power BI, and Excel.

Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax reporting processes.

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of tax professionals.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Tax & Risk Management

Identify and document uncertain tax positions (UTPs) in accordance with ASC 740.

Monitor and evaluate tax controversies and audit matters, coordinating with internal teams and Global Tax.

Ensure compliance with internal controls (JSOX) and maintain strong documentation standards.

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination

Partner with external auditors and internal reporting teams to support financial statement audits and reporting requirements.

Prepare documentation, respond to audit inquiries, and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Regulatory Monitoring & Planning

Monitor changes in tax law and accounting standards (federal, state, and local) and assess impacts on tax provision and forecasts.

Identify risks and opportunities to support tax planning and optimization strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and other business units to understand transactions impacting the tax provision.

Facilitate clear communication of tax impacts and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 7+ years of relevant tax accounting experience and 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP tax accounting.
• Experience in a Big 4/public accounting firm or large corporate tax department.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization.
• Prominent ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-starter with strong collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on leveraging technology and data analytics.

Benefits

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).