Senior Tax Manager - Tax Compliance & Reporting - Central Point Partners

Research Company
Washington DC
Needed ASAP
DIRECT HIRE (not a contract)
Must be able to work on W2
 
Senior Tax Manager- Tax Compliance and Reporting (544)
 
They are also doing alot of strategic implementations so this person will be coming into help streamline processes..
 
Day to Day: prepare tax calendar,  involved in systems upgrades, the person needs to monitor the tax calendar making sure to meet all the deadlines.   Reviews and trains staff on job reviews, tax team outputs.   Alot of deadlines in this role, this person will need to juggle.
 
The individual in this position manages the Tax Compliance and Reporting team and reports to the Assistant Director, Financial Services. Financial Services is comprised of the Tax Office and Accounts Receivable. The individual in this position is responsible for managing all operations of the Tax Office and manages the Tax team members, including coaching, training, and developing staff. The Tax Office is responsible for all tax related functions, including all federal, state, and local income, foreign countries registration and filings for value added tax, income tax, goods and services tax, service tax, equalization levy and consumption tax, property, and sales and use tax return filings, state registrations, unclaimed property compliance and reporting, system upgrades and implementations, financial statement preparation, audit support, monitoring proposed changes in tax laws and evaluating their impact to Client, performing research and analysis, and special projects. The Tax Office is also responsible for coordinating with a third-party vendor that is managing the Client charitable solicitations license registrations and renewals in various states.  This individual must understand and consistently apply, enforce, and ensure compliance with general and/or specialized regulatory, tax and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls. S/he is pro-active in identifying business solutions; keep management abreast of issues impacting the Client; can improve and streamline policies, procedures, and processes; is proficient in documenting policies and procedures; and is able to create opportunities for enhanced customer service. In addition to reporting to the Assistant Director, Financial Services, this individual will interface with other financial and operating staff. As a result, this individual must have excellent communication (both written and oral) and organization skills.
 
 
Position Accountabilities

1. Leads and manages the daily operations of the Tax Office; provides coaching, training, and guidance to staff.

 

1. Ensures timely filing of all federal, state, and local income, property, sales and use tax returns, state registrations and foreign countries value added tax, digital services tax, consumption tax, goods and services tax, income tax, equalization levy, and service tax.

 

1. Ensures compliance with tax laws, regulations, and GAAP and monitors proposed changes in tax laws, evaluating their impact to the Client and subsequently making recommendations.

 

1. Conducts planning, research, and analysis for all tax inquiries.

 

1. Coordinates with outside advisors for research and compliance matters.

 

1. Coordinates with a third-party vendor that is managing the Client charitable solicitations licenses registrations and renewals in various jurisdictions. Ensures the timely submission of required information to the third-party vendor.

 

1. Manages all federal, state, and local and foreign jurisdictions tax audits.

 

1. Recommends, documents, and implements improvements to policies, procedures, and processes.

 

1. Plans and executes complex projects within time and/or other constraints.

 

1. Manages upgrades/implementation of financial and tax software.

 

1. Performs in a dynamic environment and meets all critical deadlines.

 
Required Education, Experience and Technical Skills

1. B.S. in accounting required. Certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or MBA) preferred. Public accounting and/or non-profit experience preferred.

 

1. Eight or more years of successful experience in tax accounting or related field with progressively increasing responsibility, including system upgrades and implementations.

 

1. Significant and substantial management, supervisory and/or team leadership experience.

 

1. Strong and advanced computer skills, including Microsoft products, various tax software including Thompson Reuters or CCH, and Vertex experience preferred.

 

1. Able to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of responsibilities. Strong decision making, analytical, and critical thinking skills essential.

 

1. Experienced in performing research on tax laws and regulations for domestic and international jurisdictions and different types of tax.

 

1. Knowledge of international VAT/GST, sales and use tax, business, property, and non-profit tax and reporting is desired.

 

1. Possess strong analytical skills and a methodical, detail-oriented approach in completing projects. Excellent workpaper techniques. Effective oral, written, and presentation skills to influence others and achieve appropriate results.