The Tax Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Tax Department, which has responsibility for income, franchise/net worth, property, and sales/use taxes.  The position reports directly to the CFO and will supervise two (2) employees.

• Work directly with the CFO on developing and implementing tax planning strategies, including identification of exposures and opportunities.
• Lead and manage federal, state and local tax authority audits (income, sales/use, and property).
• Regularly monitor federal, state and local law changes that may impact the Company. (Perform additional research, as needed, on the law changes).
• Point-of-contact for tax related questions from within the organization, performing research as needed. Point-of-contact for financial statement auditors for tax matters.
• Review periodic updates to effective tax rate and cash tax payments projections.
• Manage preparation of year-end tax provision (IFRS), including tax footnote disclosure for annual report and tax related schedules required by foreign parent for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Maintain the uncertain tax position reserve analysis (income and non-income taxes) along with proper supporting documentation.
• Review federal and state quarterly estimated payments, ensuring payments are cash efficient but adequate to avoid underpayment interest/penalties.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the federal and state income/franchise tax returns. Research issues as needed, assisting in preparation of more complex book to tax adjustments, and documenting key items and issues.
• Review monthly sales & use tax returns.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the annual reports.
• Review and supervise the preparation of the property tax returns.
• Review and supervise the preparation of Forms 1042 and 1120F.
• Review of payments to foreign vendors to ensure compliance with US tax withholding obligations.
• Respond to tax related inquiries from foreign parent companies.
• Special projects as they arise.

• BS in Accounting; CPA or Masters in Taxation required
• 10+ years of experience with 3-4 years in public accounting is preferred, experience with indirect taxes a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented but also able to see and understand the 2big picture2
• Experience with a large, multi-state manufacturing consolidated group 
• Experience with income tax accounting, including uncertain tax positions and footnote disclosures
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks/projects