Vice President of Tax Job in Raleigh, North Carolina Us
Vice President Tax
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Raleigh, NC or Nashville, TN
I have been retained by my client; a publicly traded Technology Company, which is profitable and rapidly growing. THe company’s growth is organic and a result of Acquisitions.
Purpose/goals
This position is responsible for the Company’s tax accounting for income taxes, tax compliance, and tax planning. This position will work with businesses, service providers, and other tax professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Work with financial management within the Company and third party service providers to ensure compliance and to meet Company goals and objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for accounting for income taxes.
2. Responsible for the accurate reporting of the tax provision including footnotes in the financial statement filings with the SEC.
3. Responsible for completion of federal, state, and local income tax returns including all related analysis and support.
4. Responsible for all income tax quarterly estimates and extensions.
5. Responsible for review of outsourced International income tax return filings
6. Responsible for handling all income tax audits which includes federal, state, and local filings.
7. Oversees all sales and use tax audits.
8. Recommends to the CFO and assists with tax planning issues as required.
9. Assists the CFO in estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes.
10. Monitors the sales and use tax and property tax functions.
11. Responsible for tax rate projections used in the budgeting and forecasting process.
12. Responsible for the unclaimed property tax compliance.
13. Responsible for transfer pricing and management fee arrangements.
14. Act as liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.
15. Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes.
16. Direct activities of tax accountants, manages relationship with third party providers and provides direct management, coaching and assists with professional development of staff.
17. Act as departmental liaison with IT staff on all technical matters relating to tax applications.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
JD and/or CPA preferred.
Experience
Seven to Ten years of related experience preferably with a public software company and with at least 5 years in a public accounting firm. International tax experience preferred particularly in India and the Phillipines.
Skills/Abilities
Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment. Must have excellent tax research skills and proficient in CCH or RIA. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Should be familiar with tax compliance software.