Income Tax Consultant

Permanent Position

Salary: $100,000-$120,000, 10% bonus every year

Hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

This position will lead and coordinate the Income Tax Compliance & Accounting group's efforts to provide accurate and timely income tax reporting information and analysis through the use of efficient and effective processes. The position will provide high-level technical expertise and leadership in all income tax accounting matters, and will coordinate the handling of reviews performed by internal and external financial auditors for GAAP, Regulatory, and Sarbanes-Oxley purposes. The position will also coordinate efforts to file and defend the corporate federal and state income tax returns and the computation of estimated tax payments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate at a high technical level in the computation, recording and documentation of current and deferred tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements and the Sarbanes-Oxley provisions. Coordinate the department's efforts in this area and consolidate the results. Coordinate and assist with the audit of income taxes by external financial auditors.
• Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of all federal and state income tax returns. Participate in review of returns, prepare consolidations where applicable, and assist with analysis of results. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and international (as it applies to U.S. tax filings) income tax laws and regulations. Coordinate the preparation and review of quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments in a manner that minimizes company cash requirements.
• Represent the company to tax authorities in regard to tax return matters through the administration of the audit process. Provide timely responses to IDRs, and coordinate other efforts to keep ongoing audits current. Facilitate the resolution of issues to attain the lowest fair tax payable. Provide in-depth research, experience and creative thinking to the process of gathering facts, evaluating alternative positions, and determining strategies.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the income tax analysts and senior analysts and assist in coordinating the overall activities of the Income Tax Compliance and Accounting group. Secure assistance and manage, to the extent possible, projects involving persons outside the department including external consultants.
• Keep abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings. Demonstrate ability to inform department management of the nature and effect of changes and if appropriate, recommend courses of action. Monitor and evaluate initiatives and trends that impact the industry. Develop and maintain contacts both inside and outside the company for purposes of seeking out tax minimization opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 4-7 years of related experience with large corporate income taxes.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate information and recommendations to department management.
• Effective at giving and receiving information in individual or group situations.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree (i.e. Master of Business Taxation) or equivalent license or certification (i.e. CPA).
• Large advisory, accounting firm, or other relevant experience.