Purpose
The Tax Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the tax department's income tax, property tax, sales tax, excise tax, gross receipts tax, and other tax compliance obligations. The primary focus will be to provide leadership, assist in strategic direction, and support in ensuring the organization's adherence to all tax regulations. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including managing the audit process, mentoring, and developing team members, reviewing returns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve comprehensive tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the tax department, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team
Mentor, train, and develop team members
Lead the compliance review process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all relevant tax regulations
Prepare monthly tax entries, quarterly tax calculations and year-end tax accruals, maintaining a high level of precision and compliance
Manage tax audits, collaborating to plan audit objectives and determine a comprehensive audit strategy
Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
Collaborate with third-party advisors on income tax compliance and other advisory services as needed
Lead the review of sales and use tax returns as well as property tax filings, to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations
Utilize various tax systems and tools to ensure tax compliance and accuracy across multiple jurisdictions
Stay ahead of changes in tax laws and regulations to proactively support the company's tax planning strategies
Establish and maintain robust systems for organizing and storing tax records and documentation
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to gather necessary information for tax compliance and reporting
Other projects as assigned
Model company core values
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelors of Science with preferred focus of study in Accounting or related area and 5+ years of experience in tax compliance/accounting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Proficiency in enterprise software
High proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to draft professional correspondence
Detail oriented, with critical thinking and problem solving ability
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize and work with a great deal of speed and accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and multi-task
Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, self-motivated team player that fosters a positive work environment
Honesty, integrity and efficiency
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed CPA or CMA preferred
Leadership experience in a tax management role, demonstrating the ability to lead a high-performing team
Proficient in Vertex
Reports To
Director of Tax
Location
Springfield Corporate Office
FLSA Classification
Salaried Exempt