Tax Manager

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions.

Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

The Tax Manager will be a key member of the corporate tax team for a US publicly traded company, responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, tax accounting (ASC 740), and other indirect taxes. This position reports to the Sr. Tax Manager and will partner closely with other Finance, Accounting and external advisors.

• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage the effective tax rate calculations, current and deferred tax calculations, and tax-related journal entries.
• Evaluate and document uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and valuation allowances.
• Perform reconciliations for the federal, state and local tax balance sheet accounts
• Assist with tax-related disclosures for the financial statements and support external audit requests.
• Maintain processes and controls around income tax accounting are SOX-compliant.

• Manage the U.S. federal income tax return, including consolidated return work papers.
• Manage preparation and review of state income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Compile and maintain tax depreciation and state tax apportionment data.
• Coordinate and maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Review and support preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax calculations.
• Maintain and document tax positions, elections, and supporting work papers.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, ensuring quality, timely deliverables and cost-effective utilization.

• Oversee Form 1099 reporting and coordination with third party preparer.
• Manage annual Michigan USE tax filing.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of personal property tax information.
• Lead sales tax calculations, monthly reconciliations and coordinate with third party preparer.

• Research and interpret complex federal and state tax issues; assist with technical memos and recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities, including credits, incentives, and method changes.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company.
• Support IRS, state and indirect tax audits, including responding to information requests and drafting responses.
• Support special projects such as legal entity rationalization, M&A due diligence/integration, and modeling the tax impact of business initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and increase automation in tax compliance and provision.
• Partner with Accounting/Finance on close processes, forecasted tax rate impacts, and business initiatives.
• Support development and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive corporate tax experience, with a mix of…