Sr. Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee preparation of quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision calculations using OneSource Tax Provision, as well as, related SEC disclosures and internal reporting packages
• Manage U.S. and Canadian tax compliance process, including review and approval of all federal, state, franchise, sales and use, foreign tax returns and preparation of related workpapers, schedules and disclosures
• Ensure workpapers and returns are accurate, appropriately documented and organized, timely filed and audit ready
• Review calculations of estimated payments and extensions to ensure they are complete, proper, and timely filed
• Oversee maintenance of U.S. and Canadian tax related balance sheet accounts, including payable and all deferred tax asset and liability accounts
• Manage multiple workstreams by identifying needs and priorities, defining deliverables, establishing and managing timelines and related workplans
• Partner with finance and other business teams to identify and resolve tax issues, including tax technical and ASC 740 guidance, and due diligence support for potential M&A transactions
• Ensure SOX compliance and related internal and external audit requests are addressed appropriately and timely
• Manage tax notices, identify and escalate tax exposures, lead negotiations and resolve tax audits
• Monitor impact of changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards and assess impact on tax and business operations, as well as, the organization’s tax reporting
• Steer negotiations with external advisors, vendors, and customers
• Represent and lead on behalf of tax department in cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to, and contribute to further development of our tax team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics required
• CPA, IRS EA, or Master's degree in Taxation required
• 8+ years of experience with a Big 4 firm or a medium-to-large corporate tax department of a publicly traded company, in progressive responsibility roles, primarily dedicated to preparing and/or reviewing complex ASC 740 provisions
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, solid technical proficiency and strong practical application of ASC 740
• Strong U.S. income, franchise, and sales and use taxes compliance experience
• Experience of solving a wide range of tax and tax accounting technical matters of high complexity, including in context of M&A transactions
• Experience with U.S. international, Canadian cross-border, and foreign taxation is preferred
• Experience in dealing with tax authorities and resolving tax audits effectively
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple projects, coordinate with finance and other teams across the organization and external advisors, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Passion to challenge the status quo, drive change and efficiencies respectfully, and act as a catalyst to innovation within organization
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement tax systems, tools, and process improvements and standardization
• Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision is preferred
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and pride in their deliverable
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate thoughts clearly and interact with all stakeholders, both internal and external effectively
• Experience in managing relationships with external auditors and advisors