Tax Manager

What You’ll Do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Provide information for and review federal and state corporate income and franchise tax returns prepared by third party service providers. 

• Prepare/review quarterly and annual tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations. 

• Maintain and update the tax provision workpapers, including deferred tax rollforwards, valuation allowances, and rate reconciliation. 

• Review international income tax returns prepared in-house by international accounting teams or third-party service providers. 

• Prepare effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and supporting schedules. 

• Prepare/review tax-related disclosures for financial statements and SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K). 

• Develop and maintain scalable processes to help the company maintain compliance with local, federal and international income tax laws and regulations. 

• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the income tax process. 

• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments. 

• Maintain and enhance the tax provision model and improve automation and data integration with NetSuite. 

• Assist with tax audits, inquiries, and controversies, including responding to tax authorities’ requests for information, providing documentation, and resolving tax-related issues. 

• Assist in the reconciliation of tax related balances during month end close. 

• Collaborate with FP&A team in the preparation of forecasted effective tax rates and cash taxes. 

• Assist with implementing strategic international tax planning opportunities including transfer pricing, research and tax modeling. 

• Manage and assist with evaluating the tax consequences of business projects, operating strategies, M&A activity, and the integration of acquisitions. 

• Assist with other ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned. 

Who You Are (Soft Skills)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong attention to detail, presentation skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and written. 

• Strong multi-tasking and communication skills. 

• Driven by the thrill of a problem solved. 

• Thrives in an environment where you’re trusted to own solutions and show your skills so long as you communicate well and think about the stakeholders. 

• Able to adapt and contribute to an evolving team and business. 

• Flexible with a “can do” attitude and the ability to remain professional in high-pressure situations. 

• Logical and creative problem-solving. 

• Planning, organization, and facilitation skills. 

• Ability to manage and influence others (both within and outside your own direct work-group). 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to summarize complex issues simply and effectively. 

What You Need (Qualifications)

• Knowledge and skills typically associated with at least 6-8 years' income tax experience in a mix of public accounting and in-house environments. 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 

• Good grasp of tax technical knowledge and concepts and a desire to learn and develop knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and current tax developments. 

• Strong technical and research background including the ability to make decisions and recommend solutions in accordance with applicable laws. 

• Strong technical knowledge of income tax accounting rules under ASC 740.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. 

• Proficient in NetSuite or similar ERP. 

• CPA, JD, Master’s in Accounting, Master’s in Taxation, MBA and/or LLM strongly preferred.