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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all tax-related activities within the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role requires a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax strategies. The Tax Manager will work closely with various departments, including accounting, finance, and legal, to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, managing audits, and staying up-to-date with changes in tax legislation. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals. Additionally, the Tax Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing tax planning strategies, managing relationships with external tax advisors, and providing guidance on tax-related issues to senior management. This is a critical role that requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating tax risks, as well as a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and laws.
- Manage tax audits and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
- Provide guidance on tax-related issues to senior management.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and legal departments.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks.
- Prepare tax provision calculations and related financial statement disclosures.
- Conduct tax research and analysis.
- Review and approve tax-related journal entries.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting tax liabilities.
- Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures.
- Train and mentor junior tax staff.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Experience with tax preparation software and financial systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with tax research tools and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience in managing tax audits and dealing with tax authorities.
- Knowledge of international tax laws and regulations is a plus.
- Ability to develop and implement tax planning strategies.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
- Experience in a corporate tax environment preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance?
- How do you stay current with changes in tax legislation?
- Can you provide an example of a tax planning strategy you have implemented?
- How do you manage multiple tax-related tasks and deadlines?
- Describe a time when you had to deal with a challenging tax audit.
- How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?
- Can you discuss your experience with tax preparation software?
- How do you communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals?
- What steps do you take to identify and mitigate tax risks?
- Can you describe your experience in managing relationships with external tax advisors?