Manager, Tax

Responsibilities:

• Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounting for income tax calculations in the US. Assist in compilation and preparation for international subsidiaries. 
• Assist Sr. Director - Tax in the audit of international accounting for income taxes and tasks relating to foreign operations on all tax matters as required (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.).
• Run trial balances and related reports – aligning with accounting group.
• Prepare provision to return reconciliations and related tax accounting adjustments.
• Gather tax data and manage completion of federal, international (as related to domestic reporting requirements) and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support.
• Compile data for sales, use, and property tax filings.
• Assemble data as needed for compliance on other indirect tax returns as required.
• Manage audits of federal, state, and local income tax filings.
• Prepare and maintain federal, state, local tax calendar as well as other compliance obligations.
• Manage, assist with and maintain tax depreciation calculations, reports and other related documentation.
• Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations as appropriate.
• Assist with state apportionment, Nexus and research.
• Confirm proper work paper documentation for all filings.
• Ensure that tax compliance requirements are being met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and other arrangements.  Manage BEPS related documentation as requested.
• Administer accounting with Company’s budgeting process as it relates to tax.
• Comply with and enforce the PKC Group Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.
• Comply with the environmental work instructions applicable to their job position.
• Report any deviation on the environmental operational controls established and communicate improvement initiatives.
• Participate in EHS training.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.  
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in corporate tax including experience with multi-national corporations.
• Big 4 accounting (or similar) firm experience preferred.  

Preferred:

• JD and/or CPA preferred
•  Master’s degree in taxation preferred.

Skill / Knowledge Requirements: 

• Must be proficient in Office365 and have advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and can take initiative and operate with an owner-minded attitude.
• Must be self- starter and pro-active in taking initiative as well as identifying and assessing issues and making appropriate recommendations. 
• Must follow through on commitments and understand deadlines are meaningful.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally, within North America if required.
• Light physical activity – ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must have flexibility with work hours and be able to work extended and/or non-traditional work hours, especially near month-end or other financial reporting periods, including company holiday periods.

Authority:

Tax Manager has the authority to stop an activity or person, who is carrying out an action that puts health, safety at risk or affects the environment.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem- solving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Must have specific knowledge and skills required to perform duties outlined above and/or use tools and technologies to aid in performance.