The Tax Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage the day-to-day tax related matters of the US office and to provide tax support to the management team and other international offices as needed.
- Advise management of tax implications and tax compliance affecting the Company’s businesses.
- Lead, guide, and mentor tax team encouraging growth and learning.
- Review monthly/quarterly motor fuel compliance filings for approximately 20 States, ensuring on time submission and payments.
- Prepare annual registrations, deposits, and related filings.
- Prepare annual property tax renditions and filings.
- Liaise and manage outside consultants on direct tax filings, reviewing and ensuring submissions are accurate and timely.
- Ensure necessary filings for any tax sales/use tax registrations and exemptions in states and jurisdictions as needed including collaboration with legal and outside parties as appropriate.
- Support the quarterly provision process through preparation of tax workpapers and forecasts.
- Advise management on tax related implications for international activities.
- Provide internal tax advisory services including timely responses to departments to ensure tax efficiency and responsiveness to tax matters.
- Manage and lead tax audits
- Handle and research complex tax issues affecting domestic and international business operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Business Administration.
- CPA preferred.
- 5-10+ years of tax experience, preferably with international organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions.
- Solid knowledge of Motor Fuel Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Commodity Tax issues.
- Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of management.
- Ability to work independently and without supervision, ensuring deadlines are strictly adhered to in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong tax research and tax analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed.