ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinate the preparation of tax compliance including U.S. federal and state corporation tax returns and related quarterly withholding for foreign partners and transfer pricing compliance. • Preparation of quarterly statutory and GAAP tax provision workpapers. • Perform tax research on diverse tax issues (e.g., U.S. federal and state income tax, sales tax, etc.). • Prepare tax footnotes for all Company audited financial statements. • Supervise ancillary tax filing and payment processes including sales tax, foreign VAT • Interact with and manage outside tax and legal advisors on tax related projects. • Interact with federal and state tax authorities as necessary on information requests and audits. • Ensure reporting/payments of taxes and fees are performed timely and accurately. • Effective communication to senior management on relevant tax matters. • Interact with internal team members on tax projects/questions and customer information requests. • Stay abreast of new developments in tax principles with potential company relevance. • Direct tax planning projects and other initiatives. • Set career development objectives, measure performance and mentor tax team members. • Continuously monitor the company's tax profile and effectively manage any tax issues to optimize the company's tax position. • Analyses and Maintenance of tax related general ledger accounts • Oversee payroll and benefits accounting • Tax department budget responsibilities • Perform additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree with concentration in taxation required. Master's degree preferred. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. • Minimum five (5) years related experience. • 8-12 years of experience in a tax related position at the professional level with managerial experience in corporate income taxation. • 4 - 6 years tax experience with big four or large regional accounting firm preferred. • 4 - 6 years tax experience in a corporate tax department preferred. • Substantial experience with corporate federal and state tax preparation and review as well as corporate tax provision under ASC 740. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient with Word and Excel, including tax software, and internet-based research tools Detail oriented, and self-motivated. • Possess a broad knowledge of international and U.S. federal and state tax principles. • Ability to multi-task and deliver accurate work product during busy periods. • Ability to consider business and tax implications of projects and transactions. • Strong tax research and organizational skills
Must have a CPA license
Must have tax director experience with publicly traded companies.
Experience with ASC 740, public and SEC reporting
Highly Desired/Preferred: Tax experience within aviation/aerospace industry