Compass

TAX MANAGER, TRANSACTIONS & PLANNING

Compass$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Accounting/Taxation or JD/LL.M. preferred.
  • CPA required.
  • 6+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting/industry.
  • 3+ years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong analytical and technical tax skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform due diligence and structuring analysis for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Serve as a partnership tax resource, advising on M&A and compliance matters.
  • Lead tax compliance integration for newly acquired entities.
  • Research and document solutions to tax return positions and business inquiries.
  • Conduct proactive tax research to minimize domestic tax liabilities.
  • Summarize new legislation and corporate tax developments for compliance and impact assessment.
  • Assist with resolution of income and franchise tax audits and ongoing audits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • Holiday time off and personal leave.
  • Employee discounts and shopping programs.
  • Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Position Title: TAX MANAGER, TRANSACTIONS & PLANNING (HYBRID)

Job Summary

This 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, acquisition and integration experience, and the ability to work with multiple business partners to achieve results. An ideal candidate will have strong partnership tax technical skills and experience. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Income Tax Research and Planning but will work closely with all members of the 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.
  • Serve as partnership tax technical resource for the team, advising on M&A transactions as well as ongoing compliance, structuring, and research related to partnership tax matters.
  • Lead tax compliance integration for newly acquired entities.
  • Research and document solutions to specific issues related to tax return positions and business inquiries.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the company's income tax provision process, including analysis and quantification of the company's uncertain tax positions and other key inputs.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation or JD/LL.M. with a concentration in 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
  • 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!

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Associates 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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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID:

Compass Corporate

Courtney E Sink

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+102.9%
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