Sr. Tax Accountant

Location: Denver

The Sr. Tax Accountant role is responsible for all United States and Canadian tax accounting and compliance for BC and Subsidiaries (“Company”) including tax preparation and filings, deferred taxes, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, financial data analysis and reporting. This role manages Brown and Caldwell's direct tax compliance processes and proactively identifies opportunities to improve them. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

The problems solved are complex and decisions may have a significant impact on Finance & Accounting and the overall organization.

Responsibilities Manage and coordinate overall Company tax calendar to meet deadlines. Partner with external tax providers to ensure the Company's compliance with all relevant tax regulations. Partner with tax service providers to ensure compliance with Canadian tax law and prepare income tax returns, calculations, and memorandums to support positions taken, and complete income tax returns. Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision according to ASC 740, including computation of book/tax differences and uncertain tax position reserves and supporting schedules for deferred tax asset and liability inventory balances.

Manage and coordinate tax return preparation including annual federal research & development tax credit determination in collaboration with internal project managers and external tax credit service providers. Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all federal and state taxes, including preparing and submitting quarterly estimated tax payments for multiple jurisdictions Provide technical leadership for tax compliance, advising on changes in tax laws and their implications for the company.

Prepare and file joint venture and city tax returns Research and respond to Federal and State tax notifications as received Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective internal controls over tax processes. Monitor legislative/regulatory tax law developments, communicate the related tax compliance impacts to the organization, and propose tax planning alternatives. Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Be a key contributor in developing new processes, implementing technology, or changing policies including the development of user procedures, guidelines, communication strategies, training, etc. Skills and Competencies Expertise in international, federal and state tax compliance, deferred tax, tax planning, and income tax accounting. Expertise in annual and quarterly tax provision preparation, including preparation of current and deferred tax calculations, tax provision work papers, uncertain tax positions and tax footnote disclosures Independent decision making and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated use of MS Excel to transform high-volume data, develop advanced formulas and streamline complex processes.  In-depth knowledge and understanding of transfer pricing, tax reporting, tax credits, and deductions. Critical thinking skills for solving complex problems. Experience Minimum of 8 years of tax accounting or related experience. Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing outsourced income tax compliance deliverables preferred Experience handling tax compliance issues and conducting financial analysis.

Experience with Turbo Tax a plus Education A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. CPA designation required. Learn more about our work:
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