TAX DIRECTOR

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt
Location: Anchorage, AK

JOB SUMMARY: The Tax Director will create and lead the Corporate Tax strategy and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax accounting and compliance within The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) and subsidiaries. They will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting, minimizing tax risks, and optimizing tax strategies. The Tax Director will determine taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Advise management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and strategies for minimizing tax liability. Confirm that Aleut and its subsidiaries comply with periodic tax payment, information reporting, and other taxing authority requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the values of Aleut including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance.
• Oversee the Corporate Tax function at both the parent and subsidiaries utilizing internal and external resources
• Develop and lead the strategic vision for tax compliance and tax planning of current and future business endeavors, including, but not limited to, Settlement Trusts, Mergers & Acquisitions, and other investments or dispositions.
• Direct all aspects of tax accounting and compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax provisions, and tax-related financial statements including, but not limited to: Federal & State Income Taxes, Gross Receipts Tax, Sales Tax, Property & Use Tax, and Local Taxes & Fees.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and collaboratively on projects representing Finance and Accounting from a Tax perspective.
• Prepare Business License returns, annual reports, property tax and other miscellaneous returns.
• Lead and support all tax related audits
• Respond to notices from tax authorities on sales and use and property tax matters.
• Remain current of any regulatory changes on Federal, state, and local levels and assess their potential impact on Aleut.
• Establish and build relationships with taxing agents.
• Lead, direct, and oversee the production of the GAAP tax provision and corresponding disclosures by utilizing both internal and external resources.
• Guide or prepare reconciliations on tax-related accounts as necessary
• Provide variance analysis related to tax-related accounts on the P&L.
• Create and maintain a tax compliance calendar for each respective tax.
• Assist with the maintenance of a database of executed resale and exemption certificates.
• Maintain and organize files and tax records.
• Perform work under minimum supervision that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.
• Direct special projects and perform other additional duties upon request.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail and accuracy on multiple projects.
• Must have superior communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal skills; able to listen effectively to solve problems, anticipate issues and make effective decisions.
• Must have proven time management skills and the ability to adapt to a changing business environment.
• Must work collaboratively with fellow employees, treating all clients, both internal and external, with dignity and respect always.
• Must work responsibly while maintaining accountability.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities with the appropriate level of urgency.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to protect and keep sensitive and proprietary information confidential.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; OR equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
2. Seven (7) years of experience in tax compliance matters including sales and non-income tax, property tax, along with preparation of business licenses for a national publicly traded retail company, including E-Commerce.

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly, starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation ("Aleut") is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)