ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the preparation of tax compliance including U.S. federal and state corporation tax returns and related quarterly withholding for foreign partners and transfer pricing compliance.
• Preparation of quarterly statutory and GAAP tax provision workpapers.
• Perform tax research on diverse tax issues (e.g., U.S. federal and state income tax, sales tax, etc.).
• Prepare tax footnotes for all Company audited financial statements.
• Supervise ancillary tax filing and payment processes including sales tax, foreign VAT
• Interact with and manage outside tax and legal advisors on tax related projects.
• Interact with federal and state tax authorities as necessary on information requests and audits.
• Ensure reporting/payments of taxes and fees are performed timely and accurately.
• Effective communication to senior management on relevant tax matters.
• Interact with internal team members on tax projects/questions and customer information requests.
• Stay abreast of new developments in tax principles with potential company relevance.
• Direct tax planning projects and other initiatives.
• Set career development objectives, measure performance and mentor tax team members.
• Continuously monitor the company's tax profile and effectively manage any tax issues to optimize the company's tax position.
• Analyses and Maintenance of tax related general ledger accounts
• Oversee payroll and benefits accounting
• Tax department budget responsibilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree with concentration in taxation required. Master’s degree preferred. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum five (5) years related experience.
• 8-12 years of experience in a tax related position at the professional level with managerial experience in corporate income taxation.
• 4 - 6 years tax experience with big four or large regional accounting firm preferred.
• 4 - 6 years tax experience in a corporate tax department preferred. • Substantial experience with corporate federal and state tax preparation and review as well as corporate tax provision under ASC 740. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient with Word and Excel, including tax software, and internet-based research tools Detail oriented, and self-motivated. • Possess a broad knowledge of international and U.S. federal and state tax principles.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver accurate work product during busy periods.
• Ability to consider business and tax implications of projects and transactions.
• Strong tax research and organizational skills
- Must have a CPA license
- Must have tax director experience with publicly traded companies.
- Experience with ASC 740, public and SEC reporting
- Highly Desired/Preferred: Tax experience within aviation/aerospace industry