Manager - Tax Accounting - Darwin Resources

Manager of Tax Accounting
Location: Franklin, TN (Standard 8-5, hybrid with 3 days onsite (T-W-TH))
Prefer local candidates or those with a simple relo and can start in January.
No sign on bonus

Job Description
Degree Level: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA required

Currently looking for a Manager of Tax Accounting to join our team in Franklin, TN.

A Day in the Life:

• Overseeing tax accounting and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, as well as federal and state tax regulations
• Providing strategic tax planning and advice to support business objectives

Job Responsibilities

• Tax Provision and Accounting: Manage the preparation and review of GAAP, JGAAP, and IFRS tax provision and accounting calculations, including rate reconciliation, current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, return-to-provision adjustments, and tax journal entries.
• Team Management: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of tax accounting professionals.
• Tax Positions and Controversies: Identify, analyze, and document uncertain tax positions and current controversies, communicating these to the Global Tax department.
• Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations: Review tax journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, as well as correlating tax account reconciliations.
• Financial Statements :Ensure all tax accounts/information is properly reflected in the financial statements, including income taxes payable, deferred tax assets & liabilities, provision for income taxes (current and deferred provision) and tax adjustments in the statement of cash flows, and stockholders' equity.
• Coordinate with External Auditors and Internal Reporting Team: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with external auditors and the internal reporting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This includes preparing necessary documentation, addressing audit queries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls :Monitor and document the control environment, ensuring all internal control procedures are in place and operating effectively, with no deficiencies from a tax perspective.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor changes in U.S. and IFRS accounting standards as well as US, state, and local tax laws. Ensure that these changes are accurately reflected in current taxable income calculations and financial projections. Identify and leverage any opportunities for tax optimization or compliance improvements.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with various groups within the tax department to ensure timely and effective communication regarding potential tax impacts from law changes or changes in business operations. Facilitate regular meetings and updates to discuss and analyze these impacts, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with the Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Treasury teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of transactions and data that impact the income tax provision. Facilitate effective communication and data sharing between departments to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Process Optimization: Assist with ongoing efforts to automate and optimize tax accounting and tax compliance processes.

Who We're Looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting/CPA required
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred (MA, MS, CPA, JD)
• 8+ years of related experience at a professional level
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Extensive federal, state, and local corporate tax knowledge
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Tax
• Experience with OneSource Tax products

Role Overview

• Position: Manager
• Direct Reports: 2
• Schedule: Standard 8-5, hybrid with 3 days onsite (T-W-TH)
• Department Focus: Tax, with emphasis on quarter-end deadlines and peak periods during tax season
• Travel: Minimal, if any

Key Responsibilities

• Training: Involvement in training team members
• Tax Provision and Accounting:
  • Manage preparation and review of GAAP, JGAAP, and IFRS tax provision and accounting calculations
  • Handle rate reconciliation, current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, return-to-provision adjustments, and tax journal entries
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to report tax expenses and deferred taxes in financial statements and budgets

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of ASC 740 tax accounting
  • Experience with Onesource Tax Provision is critical
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in managing people
  • Automotive industry experience is beneficial but not required
  • Knowledge of tax accounting in other industries is also beneficial
• Skills:
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with technology and process improvements
  • Solid foundation in tax
  • Focus on process improvement and data analytics

Additional Notes:

• The current tax manager is transitioning to an audit position.
• The team has a process in place but is looking to improve efficiency to focus more on data analytics.