Manager, Tax Accounting - Atlanta, GA

 

 

Job ID:  492634
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

 

Position Overview

 

The Manager, Tax Accounting plays a critical role within the U.S. Tax Department and will manage the accounting for income taxes for CRH Americas and its subsidiaries. The selected individual will work closely with Group Tax, Finance & Accounting, and the U.S. Tax Group to timely and accurately account for U.S. federal and state income tax expenses under ASC 740, prepare annual and quarterly income tax reporting packages and support Group Tax with U.S. GAAP tax reporting tasks. Reports to Director, Tax, CRH Americas.

 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

 

• Manage the accounting for U.S. income tax for CRH Americas and its subsidiaries.
• Responsible for leading the U.S. quarterly and annual tax provision reporting and supporting Group Tax as it prepares the quarterly and annual reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP.
• Responsible for leading the design and implementation of tax provision software; coordinated with external and internal resources to optimize the provision process and leverage automation and interim procedures.
• Develops and provides technical leadership in ASC740 to the North American tax team.
• Advises management regarding effects of business activities on the income tax provision and on strategies for minimizing global tax liabilities.
• Establishes policies and review processes for the deferred tax balances and related valuation allowances for the Company. Responsible for the reconciliation of all Company income tax accounts.
• Maintains and reviews the ASC 740-10-30 liability of the Company.
• Assists with monitoring, testing and documenting internal control procedures/compliance regarding Sarbanes Oxley.
• Manages the relationship with the Company's external auditors, including the development and implementation of interim procedures.
• Documents and supports the Company's tax positions.
• Prepares quarterly memos for the tax files and senior management describing material tax positions or other items that impact the income tax provision.
• Monitors federal, state, and foreign legislation to determine impact on the Company's income tax provision.
• Assist Group Tax with the development of a training program on U.S. GAAP tax reporting and implementation across the Group.
• Work closely with Group Tax to establish and roll out U.S. GAAP tax reporting guidelines across the Group.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Experience

 

• Five+ years’ experience working in a public, corporate in-house environment and/or public accounting firm.
• B.A. in Accounting or related field is required; CPA/MST is a plus.
• Strong Federal and State ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP experience, including experience with tax provisions for corporations, SOX Controls, and UTPs.
• Extensive knowledge of one or more common tax provision software packages (i.e., OneSource, Corptax, TRCS).
• Must have strong project management/ process improvement skills with the ability to manage the U.S. tax provision process in a complex corporate environment.
• Needs to be intellectually curious, goal-oriented and have a mindset towards continuous improvement.

 

 

Work Requirements

 

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods o