Job Description:
Position: Manager Income Tax Compliance
The Manager Income Tax Compliance is responsible for federal, state, and international income and franchise tax compliance and defense.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage professionals responsible for the preparation of federal and state income tax returns.
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Review complex federal and state income tax returns, positions, and supporting calculations, including LIFO and stock compensation.
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Ensure tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments are timely and accurately prepared and filed.
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Research and document federal, state, and international income tax positions, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations to leadership.
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Insource and establish processes and systems to prepare partnership returns in-house that were previously outsourced.
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Ensure compliance with tax regulations and rulings while maximizing value through tax planning strategies and analysis.
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Determine income tax treatment of potential acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactions.
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Manage federal and state income tax audits, including responding to Information Document Requests and developing positions in response to proposed adjustments.
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Assist with multiple tax planning projects, including the annual Research and Experimentation tax credit process, and support tax return filing positions.
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Monitor and model potential impacts of federal and state proposed income tax legislation.
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Assess potential uncertain tax positions and document support clearly and concisely.
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Identify and implement process changes to improve efficiencies across income tax areas.
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Establish strong relationships through effective communication with both internal personnel and external advisors.
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Recruit, retain, motivate, and develop a lean, efficient, and effective team of highly skilled tax talent.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent field (CPA, Masters of Taxation, or JD a plus).
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610 years of federal, state, and international tax planning and compliance experience with a large corporation, law firm, or Big 4 accounting firm.
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Strong understanding of tax accounting rules under GAAP.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote settings.
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Team-oriented with willingness to learn.
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Experience with tax research software (CCH Intelliconnect and/or RIA Checkpoint).
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Strong Excel skills.
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Corptax experience preferred.