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The Senior Tax Manager position will primarily be responsible for financial reporting for income taxes, income tax compliance, tax basis of fixed asset reporting and income tax planning. Note - this position is on-site and does not offer remote work arrangements.

Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional Designation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Required Experience:

• At least 5+ years combined experience with either: Income tax function of a public accounting firm
• OR Corporate income tax function of a multinational company
• Strong tax technical skills and thorough understanding of domestic income tax legislation.
• Ability to research tax matters, communicate results and recommend a solution. Working knowledge of international taxation.
• Working knowledge of state and local tax, including incentives for doing business in specific states, counties and cities.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures.
• Thorough understanding of the financial statement audit function and financial reporting related to income taxes.
• Experience working with different departments (ex. treasury, accounting, legal) within an organization on tax matters.
• Assist with tax diligence on acquisitions

Financial Reporting of Income Taxes:

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the monthly and annual U.S. income tax provisions
• Identify and recommend standardized policies and procedures to centralize and support the timely and accurate financial reporting of income taxes.
• Monitor and assess tax risks in the US, including the review of uncertain tax positions to ensure in line with ASC 740 accounting standards.

Compliance:

• Responsible for the review of the calculation of all income tax installments.
• Leverage the annual budget process and financial forecasts to ensure cash payments are minimized, and ensure any applicable refunds are collected as quickly as possible.
• Responsible for coordination of information necessary for compliance process with various company. subsidiaries and coordination of information and process with outside service providers.
• Responsible for the review of all U.S. income and franchise tax returns.
• Responsible for the monitoring of all annual report filings.
• Review tax fixed asset calculations.
• Identify and recommend standardized policies and procedures to centralize and support the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of all filings.
• Review Annual returns for foreign affiliates.
• Effectively manage all tax audits and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence.

Software Knowledge:

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products
• Knowledge of Oracle Planning and Budget Cloud Solution and its capabilities a plus

Leadership Competencies:

• Must be a detail oriented, self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely and accurately.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to review processes and identify improvements with the goal to develop best practices.

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