Senior Manager, Tax (Remote)

Brief Description:

This position will be responsible for a variety of tax issues including preparation/review of federal, state, and local tax returns and income tax provision. Opportunities will also exist for exposure to various other specialty areas including: corporate income and franchise taxes, credits and incentives, sales/use/withholding taxes and other special projects. This role will be involved in day-to-day projects within the Tax team and will have the opportunity to work with other functional groups, including finance, human resources, legal, R&D and IT, as well as external advisors.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Preparation/review of federal/state/local income tax returns; including:
  • reconciling book to tax differences;
  • preparing state and local apportionment and state adjustment schedules; and
  • preparing and maintaining tax attribute schedules;
• Preparation/review of federal and state income tax estimates and extensions;
• Supervising information gathering for tax provisions and tax returns;
• Preparation/review of quarterly and annual income tax provision, including:
  • current calculation;
  • maintaining deferred tax balances, uncertain tax positions, and TARF; and
  • other related schedules/memo and disclosures;
• Preparation of tax account forecasts and monthly accruals;
• Assist with research and supervision of responses to notices regarding federal, state, and local tax issues;
• Providing support and/or manage IRS and state income/franchise tax audits;
• Providing assistance with technical research on various tax issues;
• Maintaining proper audit and compliance documentation;
• Assist in the establishment of and ensures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements;
• Assist in developing and mentoring other members of the Tax team; and
• Assisting in ad hoc/special projects (e.g. Section 382 study, credit study, etc)as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of tax assignments in a fast-paced environment including being flexible to geographic time zones.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, meet deadlines, execute with accuracy and recognize when issues need escalation. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot table and vlookup.
• Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, in order to meet business demands.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Seven to nine years of recent experience in US corporate income tax with a combination of Big Four and multinational corporate tax department. Experience with ASC 740 is required. Preference will be given to candidates with Big 4 experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• CPA preferred.