Tax Manager

Detailed Description:

• Monitor current state income tax developments and legislative changes and advise Income Tax Director and Vice President, Tax on tax issues relevant to the Company.
• Perform various state and local tax research analysis and memo documentation.
• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) control documentation.
• Manage all state tax compliance, consulting, and reporting.
• Manage and train a team of internal tax analysts and seniors.
• Partner with Income Tax, Sales & Use team to reconcile tax reporting.
• Utilize tax research skills to provide state and local tax advice.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end state income tax provisions.
• Manage valuation allowance analysis.
• Manage preparation and filing of all state income tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Manage the preparation of all state income tax estimates and extensions.
• Prepare taxable income projections as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset roll forwards and tax depreciation calculations as needed for state.
• Maintain all state tax attribute trackers.
• Assist with various tax planning initiatives as needed by the Income Tax Director and Vice President of Tax.
• Continually strive to improve processes and assist with implementing best practices and automation.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of a broad range of U.S. state and local tax law provisions.
• RIA Checkpoint, Corptax, Oracle, SAP, and ERP systems experience
• Strong research and writing skills, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and soft skills.
• Ability to make and support decisions regarding tax matters.
• Must be exemplary in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and maintain a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included, and their contributions are valued.
• Make employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.
• Promptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members, with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group.

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
• Develops Self and Others
• Builds Effective Teams
• Courageous Leadership
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer focus
• Decision Quality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study.
• 8 years’ experience with public corporate tax department, Big 4 accounting firm, or combination
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience.

Supervisory Role: Yes