Tax Manager

at Robert Half in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Client of ours in suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Tax Manager with 7+ year of experience. Tasks and responsibilities include the following:

+ Primary responsibility for the timely and accurate filing of US and state corporate tax returns.

+ Maintain tax filing calendar in Corptax and lead compliance workflow and staff assignments

+ Assist with the review and preparation of workpapers and documentation to support tax filings to include preparation

+ Strong state income tax return experience preferred to include, separate company and unitary returns.

+ Assist with preparation of consolidated financial tax reporting and disclosures for interim and annual financial statements as needed

+ Develop, document, maintain and improve tax reporting processes

+ Perform research, analysis and business support on significant transactions

+ Gather and review data and information using various internal reporting sources and software tools to support tax filings and substantiate audit positions.

+ Develop a thorough working knowledge of the tax compliance software systems.

+ Prepare and review financial analyses and monthly account reconciliations for tax accounts.

+ Operate and maintain internal controls

+ Implement new tax policies, strategies, and procedures to support tax and other cross-functional initiatives, as appropriate

+ Mentor and provide training and support to tax staff

+ Monitor and analyze tax regulatory and compliance developments and tax law changes, and documents its impact on the Company

+ Support tax and other cross-functional initiatives, as appropriate

+ Provide guidance to business operations on direct and indirect taxes.

+ Assist the Tax Director in working within finance and other groups to provide technical support and research for various tax planning projects, including business expansions, rationalization and integration/restructuring of acquisitions

+ Assist with development and implementation of global transfer pricing strategies and documentation as well as intercompany cost allocations

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s in: Accounting or Economics, Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred

+ MBA / CPA a plus

+ 7 – 10 years+ experience

+ Strong written communication and organizational skills

+ Deadline focused

+ Ability to build and maintain working relationships with other departments

+ Ability to lead and mentor other team members as needed

+ Demonstrated analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills

+ Strong excel skills

+ Experience with CorpTax and FAS Depreciation Software

+ SAP preferred

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