Description
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for development and oversight of the company’s federal, state and local tax policy.
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of the federal corporate and/or partnership returns, state income and capital/franchise tax returns, estimates and extensions, tax credit filings, property tax returns, incentive filings, sales and use tax returns, census reports, and annual reports.
Ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and preparation of appropriate documentation.
Responsible for oversight and preparation of the tax provision and related disclosures under FAS 109 for financial statement purposes.
Responsible for maintaining the Section 404 documentation related to tax compliance activities.
Primarily responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the company’s tax planning strategies, practical solutions, policies, and procedures that are in line with the goals and values of the tax department and the company.
Present recommended tax planning strategies to senior management and Board of Directors.
Review or conduct research for federal and state tax compliance purposes, document findings, and apply conclusions appropriately.
Primarily responsible for oversight of federal and state tax audits conducted of any legal entity within the consolidated group, including audits of joint ventures of which the company acts as the Tax Matters Partner, and audits of pre-acquisition periods of acquired companies.
Direct and oversee the preparation of amended federal and state income tax returns as required.
Responsible for tax due diligence, advisory, and integration issues.
Oversee and direct a staff of seven, including two Tax Managers, four Tax Accountants, and one Tax Assistant.
Budgeting, contract negotiation, and oversight of outside tax consultants and contractors.
Direct the training of tax staff and divisional Controllers or Finance Staff regarding taxation issues as needed to insure on-going tax return and financial statement compliance and to implement new processes for managing tax compliance and financial reporting.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required; preferably with Tax concentration
CPA required
MBA or MS in Tax a plus
ERP system familiarity strongly preferred
Minimum of 7-10 years direct work experience in tax preparation and supervision of tax staff
Big 4 Accounting firm tax and or audit experience
Experience and skill interpreting and applying knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations and other relevant authorities to perform tax responsibilities