State Tax Manager

 

Job Number: 61104 
Group: Magna Corporate  
Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office) 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: TROY 

 

Group Description 

At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.

 

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.

 

Role Summary

 

About the Role: The State Tax Manager will manage the U.S. state and local income tax compliance and tax provision processes and lead or assist in tax planning initiatives and state tax examinations as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

 

Your responsibilities: 

• Review U.S. state income tax returns and quarterly estimated calculations and payments 
• Manage state tax examinations, working directly with tax auditors and tracking and responding to information requests, defending tax positions and reviewing and negotiating settlements 
• Support operating divisions with Sales & Use tax issues by advising on rules, researching questions and issues as they arise from time to time, and occasional assistance in exams by review and advise on information requests, tax positions and assessments  
• Manage state and local tax aspects of the annual and quarterly income tax provision processes of the U.S. group and otherwise assisting with the quarterly close processes
• Prepare or oversee preparation of journal entries to record state and local tax accounting entries 
• Lead state tax planning and research projects
• Support process improvements initiatives within the Tax Department
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Follow the principals of the Magna Employee’s Charter and promotes the Open Door Policy
• Develop, train, manage, motivate junior team members

Key Qualifications/Requirements

 

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• 6+ years of corporate tax compliance experience with managerial experience. A mix of industry and public accounting experience is preferred
• Solid knowledge of federal and state tax laws and ability to perform research and document facts, issues, and conclusions 
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of tax return processes and possession of strong financial accounting skills
• Experience managing and developing a team of Tax professionals  
• Experience with OneSource, Hyperion, OneStream, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

 

Your preferred qualifications:     

• Advanced tax-related degree and/or CPA 
• A mix is industry and Public Accounting experience 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.  We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.  As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.  We believe your career path should be as unique as you are.

 

Site Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 
• 401 (k) plan with employer matching 
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities 
• Cafe 
• Parking for motorcycles and electric vehicles 

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.