Tax Accounting Manager

at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Tax Accounting Manager
Recruiting Location

US-IL-Chicago

Department 
Accounting
Summary

This position is responsible for working with the Senior Tax Manager and Tax Director to manage the tax affairs of the Firm and the partners worldwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review and manage the tax compliance requirements for international tax return preparation and filings
Research domestic and international tax reporting matters using IRS Tax Code, Tax Treaties, and other authoritative literature
Manage the tax withholding and payment process for partners in all jurisdictions where the partner is not resident or tax domiciled
Coordinate the tax aspect of the Firm's expatriate assignments by working with various internal departments and external tax advisors, issuing estimated tax payments, assisting in administering shadow payrolls and compensation reporting, and processing tax equalization settlements
Support the payroll function with foreign and U.S. payroll compliance matters
Support the overseas offices with indirect (VAT/GST) compliance matters
Respond to tax authority requests, supervise tax audits, and interact with relevant tax authorities, as appropriate
Prepare clear, concise information to document and communicate tax issues
Communicate with partners and tax advisors regarding the partners' tax obligations
Oversee the staff and their personal development
Create, plan, and prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and reports; candidate must be able to design meaningful and useful spreadsheets used in business analysis and management;
Other general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and special project responsibilities, as assigned;
Provide general administrative assistance as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited and approved college or university
Minimum of five years' experience in a structured tax department (public or corporate)
Proficient knowledge of business applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Customer service oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within his/her professional background
Preferred:
CPA designation
Background in partnership and/or international tax a plus
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good judgment
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.