Tax Compliance Manager - Morristown, NJ

$109,100.00- $147,300.00

5% Bonus 

Must-Haves

• US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (5-10+ years of experience preferred)
• US GAAP income tax provisioning
• Experience with SAP/HFM/Corptax/Alteryx (a plus)

This is an integral role, with the key focus on US income tax matters, including federal and state tax compliance and tax reporting.



Tax Compliance

Review all federal pro-forma tax returns in Corptax and all applicable supporting workpapers.
Timely review of all federal forms/attachments for filing of the federal consolidation.
E-file the Avaya federal consolidated tax return.
Review of state/locality returns prepared by 3rd party resources.
Review quarterly federal & state estimates and extensions.
Manage and mentor an income tax associate.
Assist with any information document requests as relates to any federal and state income tax audits.
Investigate and resolve income tax notices.
Coordinate tax payments on behalf of the tax department.


Tax Reporting

Assist with quarterly and annual US GAAP income tax provision.
Review the Companys Income Tax account reconciliations on a quarterly basis.
Review federal book-tax difference calculations .
Review deferred tax asset/liability work papers and balances.
Review of state tax reporting workpapers.
Assist with documentation of applicable internal tax controls.


Other Matters

Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; cash tax management, business support, corporate project support.
Drive efficiency and simplicity into the Avaya tax function, including through standardization & simplifications of processes and utilization of technology
Liaise with external tax advisors on relevant matters.


Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized, analytical and a team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Proven ability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions
US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (5-10+ years of experience preferred)
Experience with automation of income tax processes (a plus)
College degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
MS in Taxation and/or a CPA (a plus)
Experience with SAP/HFM/Corptax/Alteryx (a plus)