Position Title: INCOME TAX MANAGER, RESEARCH & PLANNINGJob SummaryThis role is primarily responsible for research and planning initiatives within the income tax department, including matters related to corporate transactions, tax controversy, and tax compliance. A successful candidate will have strong technical tax and project management skills, merger and acquisition experience, and the ability to work with multiple business partners to achieve results. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Income Tax Research and Planning but will work closely with all members of the Income Tax Team. This role will interact routinely with all levels within the organization and requires the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.
Responsibilities:
- Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
- Conduct proactive tax research and planning to minimize the company's domestic tax liabilities, including identification, implementation and maintenance of planning strategies. Coordination with in-house and external legal and tax advisors as necessary.
- Summarize new and proposed legislation and corporate tax developments as they pertain to the company, including quantification of impact to the company and sharing of knowledge with staff to ensure compliance on a timely basis.
- Research and document solutions to specific issues related to tax return positions and business inquiries
- Assist with coordination and resolution of income and franchise tax audits, including completion of information document requests, preparation of position papers and protests of assessed taxes, and participation in dispute resolution conferences or litigation preparation.
- Assist with the company's income tax provision, including monitoring and quantification of the company's uncertain tax positions.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
- CPA required
- 6+ years corporate tax and accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry) with exposure to tax issues in a large multi-corporate/multi-state environment
- 3+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence, transaction structuring, agreement review, and post-acquisition integration activities, is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership, time management and organization skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
- Must be an independent thinker as well as a team player
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Proficiency with SAP preferred
Apply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1570432
Compass Corporate
Courtney E Sink
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