Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager - Accounting & Reporting

About the role

The Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager - Accounting and Reporting is responsible for supporting income tax accounting matters, including the monthly income tax provision, quarterly/annual reporting, and SOX controls processes. They will plan, organize, and lead a team focusing on staff development and process improvements. They will also lend support in areas such as tax forecasting, tax compliance, audits and legislative impacts, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Calculate and maintain effective tax rate calculations.
• Preparation and review of income tax disclosures as part of the Company’s external reporting process (10-K, 10-Q, Misc. GAAP Statements, FERC Forms, etc.).
• Provide review and oversight of internal control policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop Tax staff and coordinate training.
• Exercise oversight of outside consultants and contractors providing professional services and staff augmentation.
• Actively participate in the analysis, selection, and maintenance of tax systems for use in filing tax returns/reports and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting findings, preparing reports, and providing analytical support.
• Support the preparation of income tax forecasts, analysis, and schedules to support company planning processes.
• Support the tax compliance efforts, including tax return preparation and application of tax planning strategies and audit outcomes to income tax provisions and reporting.
• Apply understanding of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances to support ongoing business operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Six (6) years of total work experience in business, finance or accounting with a minimum of three (3) years experience in tax functions. (Tax Manager)
  Eight (8) years of total work experience in business, finance or accounting with a minimum of three (3) years experience in tax functions. (Tax Senior Manager)

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• Long Term Incentive (Tax Senior Manager)
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pay

Salary Range between: $116,000-$145,000 (Tax Manager), $136,000-$175,000 (Tax Senior Manager)

Schedule

This is an On-Site role based out of Columbus, OH.