Tax Lead

Great America Financial Services provides equipment financing to businesses across the United States.

• Provide leadership in executing accounting and tax-related engagements, ensuring alignment with established internal standards and enterprise priorities.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provision and financial statement reporting processes, providing technical oversight related to ASC 740 and external reporting.
• Direct quarterly and annual income tax provision computations, incorporating statutory changes and complex legal entity considerations to support strategic tax decision‑making.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, driving accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across filing obligations.
• Provide strategic review of tax returns and related analyses, assessing the impact of legislative developments and state statutory changes across the organization.
• Serve as the lead representative with the IRS and other taxing authorities, managing tax administration, controversy matters, and audit defense with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.
• Lead the review and resolution of income tax correspondence, including stakeholder management, to address income tax notices and drive timely resolution with taxing jurisdictions.
• Champion quality control and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of tax computations for financial statement and external reporting purposes.
• Conduct and oversee complex tax law and accounting research, synthesizing findings into technical memoranda and providing recommendations for leadership decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional and departmental projects throughout the year, providing direction, visibility, and effective communication to finance leadership.
• Partner with management to identify income tax risks, evaluate potential business impacts, and implement practical mitigation strategies that strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
• Support broader tax operations through indirect tax filings and monthly reconciliations, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and operational discipline.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business operations, building strong partnerships across corporate, business unit, and functional leadership to align tax priorities with organizational goals.
• Review and validate supporting analyses and documentation for tax reporting, proactively resolving inconsistencies and elevating the quality of information used in decision‑making.
• Provide oversight of the account reconciliation process, resolving discrepancies and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control, and process standardization.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic tax opportunities that support enterprise value creation and long‑term business objectives.
• Advance the strategic direction, operating discipline, and professional standards of Great America tax and finance through leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience:
  
  4–8 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, or other equivalent experience; candidates with a combination of tax technical background and compliance will be considered.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with research software (RIA, CCH) preferred; experience with income‑tax preparation software preferred.

• Financial Benefits:
  
  Competitive compensation, monthly bonuses for eligible employees, 401(k) with company match, and annual profit sharing.
• Paid Time Off:
  Paid vacation (starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service), paid sick days (10 days per year with a conversion option), and ten (10) paid holidays per year.
• Health & Insurance:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑paid life insurance.
• Additional Benefits:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA); employee assistance program; parental leave; tuition assistance; networking opportunities; leadership development opportunities.
• Perks:
  Paid parking; service awards; hybrid work arrangements; business casual environment.
• Culture: A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset—our people.