Senior Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Tax & Treasury with all tax functions including compliance, controversy, tax saving, and financial reporting.
• Reviews and approves tax work papers, return filings, payments, journal entries, account analysis work papers, tax provisions, and year-end audit work papers and disclosures.
• Evaluates new and proposed tax legislation and tax implications of new markets and business decisions.
• Prepares executive reports, memos, and financial account information related to tax payments, controversy, and accounting.
• Leads tax automation projects, including identifying requirements, developing work plans, researching vendors, supporting RFPs, testing and implementing software, coordinating training, and managing vendor relationships.
• Manages tax audits and controversy, including amended returns, non-routine tax adjustments, information document requests, proposed courses of action, meetings with tax officials, and settlements.
• Affords assistance with tax savings projects by reviewing opportunities, assisting with strategy execution, approving applications and filings, and reviewing summaries for executive reporting.
• Directs sales tax and licensing department activities, including coaching and mentoring associates, overseeing compliance planning and resources, and supporting staffing and performance recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant business experience.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best tax practices.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and ASC 740.
• Knowledge of business practices related to taxing authorities within numerous jurisdictions.
• Basic knowledge of Income Tax Provision Software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel).
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends during significant financial accounting and tax reporting periods.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret tax law.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving and task management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.