Finance Manager, Tax; East Coast

Overview

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The Finance Manager, Tax position is responsible for supporting the Vice President of Tax in overseeing the US tax functions of the organization. This role handles routine to moderately complex activities of the tax department including US Federal and state tax compliance, tax accounting, research & planning, financial reporting, correspondence with state agencies, and audits. It includes maintenance of the tax calendar by monitoring due dates to ensure timely and accurate tax filings and accruals.

The position is currently supported by an outsourced arrangement with Ernst & Young (EY) which handles income tax provisions and compliance. This role will oversee the EY relationship and work product and will collaborate with the VP on tax planning and financial reporting for income taxes.

• Income Tax Compliance (50%)
• Manage, coordinate, and review all federal, state, local income tax returns
• Manage, coordinate and review book-to-tax adjustments (M-3), state apportionment, and state tax adjustments calculations including information requests
• Prepare estimates and extension tax payments and journals with reconciliation. Track estimated payments, changes in tax account balances and carryovers. Reconcile state payments including verification of tax payments with state tax authorities
• Identify significant items for consideration in calculation of estimated payments (e.g., tax leases, debt-related transactions, tax planning)
• Monitor income tax filing frequencies through maintenance of the tax calendar
• Correspond and manage notices, inquiries and audits with State agencies
• Prepare certain gross receipts returns
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for monthly close process including journal entries

• Income Tax Provision (30%)
• Manage quarterly and year-end ASC 740 tax provision including requests of information, preparation of certain supporting schedules, and coordination with third-party outsourcing firm
• Prepare and review ASC 740 footnote disclosures for SEC
• Manage internal controls, processes and documentation and coordination with external auditors for control testing

• VAT / GST Compliance (10%)
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT or GST returns for international jurisdictions including managing relationships with a third-party firm. This includes corresponding and managing inquiries and audits with foreign jurisdictions.

• Other tasks (10%)
• Manage, plan and coordinate projects supporting tax compliance and tax provision
• Coordinate and manage processes toward an efficient and streamlined approach
• Develop cross-functional relationships within and outside of tax

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred (active, inactive OR progressing to completion)
• 7+ years of professional tax, financial, transactional, and reporting experience related to private or publicly-held companies
• Two+ years tax experience with Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm is a plus
• Strong technical tax background in tax accounting under ASC 740 and US corporate, state, and local income tax
• Experience with public company SOX controls environment is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of taxing authority audit processes in various jurisdictions
• Critical thinking skills to solve complex issues and produce tax technical analysis
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work independently
• Driven with excellent analytical skills and action-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills to interface with internal and external personnel
• Establishes clear accountability and achieves stretch goals
• Constantly seeks improvements in processes or internal controls for efficiency
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized with strong…