Tax Manager

Role Overview

• Tax accounting and reconciliation: Assist in maintaining the sale and use tax related accounting records and periodical reconciliations.
• Manage periodical sales and use tax returns filing and remittance.
• Lead processes with state registration in new states, where applicable.
• Annual tax returns: Assist in preparation of U.S. federal and state Tax returns for tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c) (4) and supportive workpapers, prepare required IRS Tax Forms for domestic and foreign independent contractors; assist with annual Tax Return in Canada.
• Technical tax advice: Provide innovative tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax related risks, drive process improvements, and make recommendations.
• Internal control systems: Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Audit: Prepare and provide required documentation to respond to financial audits performed by external auditors.
• IRS and CRA: Manage and coordinate tax audits, respond to IRS/CRA and state auditors’ information and document requests.
• External partners: Work with tax consultants to ensure tax compliance and mitigate associated tax risks.
• Internal partners: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, legal, and compliance, to address tax-related issues and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Other items: As requested, assist, coordinate and review transfer pricing requirements, intercompany agreements, country-by-country filing requirements and any other tax relevant items, as well as handling various ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Requirements

• Degree in Taxation, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• 5+ years of working experience with the United States and international taxation.
• Big 10 or experience in working for a large assurance or tax advisory firm.
• Knowledge of sale and use taxes (SUT) and associated reporting processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, local tax provisions with a strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries, such as Canada.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret tax law.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventing, identifying, and resolving issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and establish trust, respect, and confidence.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Sense of professionalism, independent judgment, and an exceptional work ethic.