Our client, Viking Cruises (NYSE:VIK), has retained us to identify a Tax Senior Manager to join their growing tax organization. Viking Cruises has their North America headquarters in a spacious campus setting in Woodland Hills, California. They are currently working a hybrid schedule, three days per week in the office and two days remotely.
At Viking, they foster a collaborative, goal-oriented work environment with a focus on small teams, action, and continuous improvement. The Tax Senior Manager's primary role is to assist with US and foreign tax provision preparation, US federal compliance and other global filings. This individual will assist with other special projects around new business initiatives. This role will directly support the Vice President of Tax.
This leader will work closely with local and corporate accounting teams, including tax and accounting colleagues in international offices and third parties, in executing the functions and responsibilities of the role. Viking uses a Big 4 accounting firm to support its tax function. The Senior Manager will coordinate and oversee the outsourced service provider for US federal tax compliance.
What Viking Cruises Offers you:
Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate
Paid training, 6 paid holidays per year and a 401(k) plan with company match
After 90 days of employment, employees accrue up to 15 days of vacation time and 2 weeks of sick time per year
Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise
Every Month you will receive Gift Cards of $100 for Gasoline, $50 for Food at the Fast Casual Restaurants in their complex, and $25 for vending machine items in their office.
Highly subsidized gym membership
Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name
Pride and excitement of joining an award-winning team, previously named #1 in ocean cruising, #1 in river cruising and #1 in customer service
History
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive. The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers. With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler for the second year in a row in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the first time a travel company has won these three categories in back-to-back years.
Please visit https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/history.html to learn more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparation and oversight of the income tax provision for all US companies, including the calculation of current and deferred tax provision, identification of permanent and temporary differences, rate reconciliation, return to provision adjustments, tax account roll-forward, and supporting information and schedules for financial statement disclosures
Responsible for preparation and oversight of the income tax provision for UK and Australian legal entities (which have similar functions as US entities)
Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate tax workpapers and records of high quality, and which are sufficient to support financial statement audit and audit by regulatory authority
Collaborate with GL accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial statement recording of non-income tax matters for US jurisdictions by providing timely accrual and estimate information
Assistance with the preparation of US federal tax compliance items as well as other global filings (including Transfer Pricing reports, Master File & Country by Country reporting as well as potential Pillar Two reporting)
Assist with responding to IRS, US state, and other country audit inquiries / notices
Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations, rulings, court cases, etc. in the US for matters that impact the company, and propose strategic action steps as needed, balancing risk mitigation with costs to the business
Work effectively with internal and external auditors
Other responsibilities and ad-hoc projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Master's degree in accounting or tax preferred
Ideally at least 5 years of experience working in corporate tax at a Big 4 accounting firm. Additional experience at a company, after starting at a Big 4 accounting firm, is a plus.
CPA required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively summarize complex tax matters into executive presentations
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate as part of a global team
Deep understanding of US income tax and non-income tax matters
Experience with multinational companies, complex tax structures, and international tax matters a plus
Significant experience in managing teams and developing talent
Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and perform original work
Solutions-oriented mindset
Experience organizing a large volume of information and identifying and deploying automation tools/solutions
Knowledge of US GAAP a must, experience or exposure to IFRS a plus
Proficient in advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Problem-solver who enjoys working in a changing environment, and has the desire and ability to identify, recommend, and lead improvements
Familiarity with Alteryx and OneSource Tax Provision/Compliance software a plus
About Kaufman Hunt: For more than 25 years we have been specializing in the placement of Tax, Accounting, Finance and Human Resources professionals in Southern California. Our expertise, contacts, and reputation combine to help companies identify, attract, and acquire the most talented professionals. For more details please visit www.kaufmanhunt.com. Thank you.