Tax Manager II
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Spokane, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Management, Communication Skills, Cosourcing, Data Analysis, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Metrics, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Genetics, Income Tax, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Property Management, Property Tax, Recreation, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Request for Information (RFI), Sales Management, Sales Tax, State Tax, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role is on-site and based in Spokane, WA
Where you will work
Clearwater Paper stands out as a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Corporate Headquarters is in Spokane, Washington, our corporate team works to support our operations while creating a thriving environment for employees and customers alike,
In Spokane, you'll enjoy our collaborative office space, regular team and community events and a city known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. For our remote employees, we work well across multiple time zones, respecting your schedules and setting up opportunities for you to get to know co-workers and see our operations firsthand.
The tax manager will manage CLW's day-to-day tax function, working with internal and external partners to ensure compliance to tax laws, accurate tax-related financial reporting, simplification of internal processes, and minimization of tax obligations across entities when applicable.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Tax Reporting and Compliance
Managed the completion of accurate federal and state income tax returns (including apportionment calculations) working with co-source partner being the go-to person for all information requests
Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations at the federal, state, and local level and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
Manage income tax provision preparation with co-sourced partner
Manage sales tax filings with co-sourced partner
Manage property tax filing and payment
Manage Co-Sourcing & Other External Partnerships
Oversee third-party co-sourcing arrangements
Explore value-creation and tax-minimization strategies with co-sourced partners
Utilize knowledge of tax law to develop strategic tax planning initiatives.
Manage relationships with external auditors on tax matters
Internal Tax Accounting and Forecasting
Manage day-to-day internal accounting for tax-related entries for tax and book balance sheets including collaborating with other departments
Forecast large tax-related cashflows
Ad Hoc analysis as needed
Key Competencies & Attributes
Strong understanding of critical financial business metrics; ability to develop and leverage drive data to quantitively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks
Able to think strategically and act tactically
Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment to drive change
High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); able to present complex material in a compelling way to senior managers and non-technical staff
Demonstrated strong change management skills, aligning and bringing others along
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree required (Field of study: Accounting /Finance)
CPA Required (inactive OK)
Minimum of three years of experience in tax
Skills & Abilities
Other Preferences (e.g., certification, license: CPA/CMA)
Excel
Tax Research Abilities - Advanced
Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze data, recognize when problems exist and research solutions.
Other Key Job Requirements
Some mental visual, physical fatigue from computer terminal use.
Primarily office environment, Spokane, WA.
Some flexibility to work remotely from home.
Some travel required (up to 25%).
Total Rewards
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.
Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Clearwater Paper? Visit our careers page.
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Clearwater Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free workplace. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified employees and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees and to administer all of our employment policies in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status.
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