Canadian Solar

Tax Manager

Canadian Solar$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in tax or finance; CPA preferred, Master's in Taxation or LLM a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years' work experience, with at least 3 years in compliance from a public accounting firm or large corporate tax department.
  • Strong proficiency in ASC 740 tax accounting standards.
  • Detail-oriented and organized with strong analytical and computer skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels and external contacts.
  • Experience with transfer pricing is beneficial; knowledge of renewable energy sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the preparation and review of all tax filings, ensuring timely submission for federal and state income and franchise taxes, along with sales and use tax.
  • Oversee ASC 740 income tax provision process and financial disclosures, facilitating discussions with senior management and auditors.
  • Conduct analysis for ASC 740-10 FIN 48 reserves documentation.
  • Coordinate with external consultants to prepare transfer pricing documentation for the region.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley internal controls in the tax accounting process.
  • Forecast quarterly and annual effective tax rates, collaborating with FP&A for improved forecasting.
  • Develop and implement tax strategies in partnership with the global tax team, ensuring compliance with local and federal laws.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment in Dallas, TX.
  • Opportunity for collaboration with global tax leaders and departments.
  • Involvement in diverse special projects including mergers & acquisitions, tax research and planning strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Tax Manager

Department: Finance

Report to: VP of Global Tax / Finance Controller

Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site)

Position Summary:

The Tax Manager, will be primarily responsible for tax reporting related to US manufacturing operations , including Federal, State, and local tax returns and tax accounting, tax compliance, while directly supporting the activities for tax planning initiatives, work with global tax leaders to develop tax strategies, to minimize tax exposures, and other initiatives as required to directly support the business unit and department needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the preparation and review of direct & indirect tax including federal and state income and franchise tax, sales & use tax filings for the entities in the region and ensure timely submission.
  • Manage all aspects of the Company's worldwide ASC 740 income tax provision process, accounting, and related financial statement disclosures. Explains and discusses these items with senior management and the independent auditors.
  • Conduct analysis and documentation for ASC 740-10 FIN 48 reserves.
  • Coordinate with external consultant in preparing the transfer pricing documentation for the region.
  • Ensure Company's income tax accounting review and documentation processes and related systems are in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley internal control requirements, driving towards a best-in-class SOX infrastructure.
  • Forecasting and analysis of quarterly and annual effective tax rates. Work with FP&A to improve forecasting ability by legal entity,
  • Work with global tax team to develop and implement tax strategies and policies, maintain compliance with local and federal tax laws and regulations.
  • Lead on any tax audit (federal and state), communications with tax authorities and handle the extensions and quarterly estimates tax
  • Supporting business unit needs by providing tax guidance to strategize tax exposures, assist to identify tax issues and develop solutions, and keep abreast of new developments in tax legislation
  • Assist with special projects as necessary, such as tax research, tax planning strategies, forecasts, credits, mergers & acquisitions, etc.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in tax or finance. CPA preferred, Masters in Taxation or LLM in Taxation a plus.
  • 5+ years of work experience, with a minimum of 3 years' compliance experience in public accounting firm or equivalent experience in tax department of a large corporation preferred.
  • Strong technical proficiency in ASC 740.
  • Experience with transfer pricing is a plus.
  • Must be a detail-oriented, organized thinker with strong accounting, analytical and computer skills.
  • High degree of accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment.
  • The individual must have the highest standards of integrity, business controls, and business practices.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel, across functions, organizations, and with external contacts.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, collaboratively and cross-culturally.
  • Experience with renewable energy sector is a plus.


Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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