| Job Description : |
Director of Tax
The successful candidate will work with businesses, external auditors and other tax professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Other duties include review of integrated business plans, cash tax forecasts, tax legislative analysis and special project assistance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing employee growth and development plans.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage all U.S. Federal income tax reporting, including tax returns filings (1120, 1065), book/tax differences, estimated payments, tax research and any related analysis and support
Oversee the preparation of foreign information returns (Form 5471, 8858, etc.) and other forms as required
Liaison with business sector tax leads on tax issues and finance accounting staff on tax accounting issues
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes
Assist with integrated business plan, cash tax forecasts and forward pricing analysis
Assist with collecting data and preparing responses for the IRS examinations
Conduct federal and state tax research, as required, using available research tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable calculation models and processes in order to appropriately record financial statement impact of tax positions
Identify process and efficiency improvement opportunities including but not limited to use of technology for data collection and analysis
Manage, coach, and lead a small team of tax professionals.
In this role, the selected individual will also have some responsibility for the following:
Team up with other critical tax areas, including tax provision and tax planning for interconnectedness between tax compliance and accounting and to drive efficiencies within the tax department as a whole
Represent the tax reporting group in special projects and effectively communicate relevant information to stakeholders within tax and reporting
Review contracts and evaluate tax requirements and implications
Assist the Corporate Tax on transaction support related to sector M&A activity
Participate in sector tax leads quarterly meetings to identify tax opportunities and risks inherent in tax reporting
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Strong experience with corporate tax provisions (ASC 740)
Strong tax technical skills with ability to effectively communicate tax technical matters to Senior Management
Proficiency in tax research tools and Microsoft Office
Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
Proven financial, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, as well as prioritize and supervise/motivate staff
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent client service and demonstrated personal development skills; motivated to grow in position and leadership role within the company
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with ERP systems and Hyperion
Advanced skills in the use of SAP, HFM, MS Excel and CorpTax are strongly preferred |
