Tax Manager (Hybrid)

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 99,600 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Tax Manager is responsible for supervising the preparation of US consolidated federal and consolidated, combined, and separate state income tax returns. They will also oversee the computation of interim and year-end income tax provisions, as well as review and manage the tax returns prepared by the Tax team. Additionally, the Tax Manager will lead and mentor a team of Tax professionals.

• Manages tax planning, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Manages tax accounting staff, conducts selection interviews, coaches, trains, conducts performance evaluation, and motivates employees.
• Oversees the preparation of all tax filings and reporting.
• Evaluates the tax implications of company activities and develops strategies to minimize the tax obligations.
• Provides input into developing the country budget.
• Assists the Tax Director in all external federal, state and local income tax audits.
• Analyzes and prepares all supporting documentation to any Tax related information document requests.
• Assists the Tax Director in federal/state tax credit generation projects, Tax planning, and other ad hoc projects.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises employees in performance of their day-to-day duties
• Has full responsibility for employees’ actions

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance. (Required)
• Minimum 5 years of direct transferable experience in corporate Tax (Required)
• 1-3 years supervisory experience (Required)
• Prior international experience or working in a multicultural environment managing international projects (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred in combination with experience outlined above (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: English – Advanced level proficiency (Required)
• French and/or Spanish (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level (Required)
• Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background (Required)
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and inter-personal skills (Required)
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication (Required)
• Ability to think creatively and clearly express vision and ideas (Required)
• Ability to analyze data and information and develop workable, compliant and creative solutions (Required)
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment (Required)
• Leadership abilities and skills (Required)
• Computer Skills
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – Intermediate user proficiency (Required)
• Well-versed in ERP systems required (Oracle 12 preferred, OPT or ONESOURCE property tax, Corptax, etc.) (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Occasionally
• Sit: Frequently
• Use hands: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 10 lbs

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back.  Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

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