Job Summary:

The Tax Manager will be a key member of the corporate tax team for a US publicly traded company, responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, tax accounting (ASC 740), and other indirect taxes. This position reports to the Sr. Tax Manager and will partner closely with other Finance, Accounting and external advisors.

Responsibilities:

ASC 740 Tax Accounting & Reporting
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.
• Prepare and review effective tax rate calculations, current and deferred tax calculations, and tax-related journal entries.
• Analyze and document uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and valuation allowances.
• Perform reconciliations for the federal, state and local tax balance sheet accounts
• Assist with tax-related disclosures for the financial statements and support external audit requests.
• Ensure processes and controls around income tax accounting are SOX-compliant.

Federal & State Income Tax Compliance
• Lead preparation and/or review of the U.S. federal income tax return, including consolidated return workpapers.
• Manage preparation and review of state income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Compile and maintain tax depreciation and state tax apportionment data.
• Coordinate and maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Review and support preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax calculations.
• Maintain and document tax positions, elections, and supporting workpapers.
• Coordinate with external advisors and manage their deliverables.

Indirect Tax
• Lead Form 1099 reporting and coordination with third party preparer.
• Prepare Michigan USE tax annual filing.
• Gather and submit personal property tax information.
• Lead sales tax calculations, monthly reconciliations and coordinate with third party preparer.

Tax Planning, Research & Controversy
• Research complex federal and state tax issues; assist with technical memos and recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities, including credits, incentives, and method changes.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company.
• Support IRS, state and indirect tax audits, including responding to information requests and drafting responses.
• Assist with special projects such as legal entity rationalization, M&A due diligence/integration, and modeling the tax impact of business initiatives.

Process Improvement & Collaboration
• Recommend and implement process improvements and automation in tax compliance and provision.
• Work closely with Accounting/Finance on close processes, forecasted tax rate impacts, and business initiatives.
• Support development and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications:

Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive corporate tax experience, with a mix of federal, state, and ASC 740 responsibilities (public accounting, corporate tax department, or a combination).
• Strong technical knowledge in ASC 740 income tax accounting, including provision preparation and related disclosures.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax, including compliance and planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with common tax compliance/provision software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid environment.
•Preferred
• CPA and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) highly preferred
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with indirect taxes (e.g., sales/use) and property tax is a plus, though not required.

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