Tax Director jobs in Memphis, TN

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually
Total Compensation range with a bonus: $132,000 - $154,000

We pride ourselves on hiring the best candidates to join the BluSky family and are passionate about our team, culture, and services. BluSky is seeking the most talented, driven, and professional individuals who want to grow their careers, be a part of a supportive team and have the passion to succeed.

The Director of Tax will be responsible for the Company’s corporate income tax compliance as well as all indirect tax (sales and use) and property tax. The Director of Tax will work with service providers and directly ensure the accuracy and completion of all tax filings and compliance with applicable tax laws and US GAAP standards related to tax. The position includes engagement with operational staff, including project accountants, project directors, and our billing team, to drive education and compliance with local tax laws in the states where we operate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for preparation and/or review/or Coordination of income tax provisions and federal and state income tax returns.
• Coordinate all tax-related audits or inquiries and notices (IRS, State Tax Authorities, etc.).
• Coordination with external tax advisors.
• Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of property taxes and indirect tax (sales and use) regulatory returns.
• Implement existing, new, or changing tax laws in systems and procedures for accurate billing or self-assessment of indirect taxes.
• Develop and implement process improvements and internal controls in the filing and payment of indirect taxes.
• Responsible for the preparation of all tax-related general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
• Identify tax risk areas and work with other functional areas to ensure appropriate steps are taken to minimize tax risk.
• Maintain tax calendar and manage deadlines on all filing and payment requirements.
• Monitor and stay current on applicable tax legislation.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role has no direct reports but will be responsible for engaging, coordinating, and overseeing external tax advisors and consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 8 years in a similar role with a mix of public accounting and in-house tax department experience preferred.
• Previous experience within the construction industry is a plus.
• Strong accounting, analytical, tax technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of management.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, and working proactively.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or other relevant areas is preferred, Masters in Tax is a plus.
• CPA Preferred.

EEOC:

BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law.

It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.