Corporate Tax Director in Charlotte, Charlotte, NC at ACN Jobs

JOB SUMMARY:

Currently transitioning from outsourcing tax provider to internal management. We are looking for a tax and accounting expert to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of our company’s state and federal tax forms. The ideal candidate is a team player who manages the tax team to greater performance, creates and implements tax plans and works with the accounting and leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk. The Tax Director will ensure compliance with state federal and international tax law through a series of systems and system controls that are designed to ensure accurate, timely reporting. They will monitor current and impending changes to tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. The ideal candidate is single minded in their pursuit of ensuring compliance and achieves this goal through optimizing reporting procedures and driving the successful function of the tax team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company federal tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns, Sales and other business related filings.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.
• Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the company's US federal income tax return and other tax documents.
• Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with tax team.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Manage monthly state use tax filings.
• Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive individual/corporate/partnership tax knowledge
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with Canadian reporting requirements.
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a tax manager or public accountant role and at least 2 years of experience in a management role.
• CPA Preferred.
• Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, Workday.
• Familiarity with UltraTax, SAP, RIA Checkpoint, and BNA.
• Experience with Canadian Tax is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical office environment Mon-Fr during the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
• The position may require occasional travel of for continuing education, training or support.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those indicative of a typical corporate office. environment. This includes prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Required to stand periodically; walk, hear, listen, talk, and visually see.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; the ability to reach with hands and arm.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SECURITY TRAINING :

Please be aware that this position requires successful candidates to complete mandatory security training during their onboarding process. Security training is essential to our commitment to maintaining a secure work environment, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring the safety of our personnel. The specifics of the required security training will be communicated during the onboarding process. If you are prepared to fulfill this training requirement and are enthusiastic about contributing to our organization's security culture, we invite you to apply for this position.

Federal and State Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We observe the Workers Fairness Act in South Carolina, protecting employees and applicants for employment with medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.