Indirect Tax Director

Indirect Tax Director with a Fortune 500 company.
 

Summary

The Indirect Tax Director is responsible for all aspects of property tax, sales & use tax and unclaimed property including compliance, audit support, and SOX documentation.

This role is 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Indirect Tax audits. The position requires strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to multi-task. Numerous audits are ongoing at any given time and this position requires a persistent and proactive focus to move them along with favorable outcomes.
• Tax research associated with proposed transactions and proposed restructuring. Written documentation and analysis of technical positions.
• Ensure the Company is in compliance with all external and internal unclaimed property requirements.
• Be comfortable working with minimal supervision and provide solutions to issues that arise.
• Ensure the fixed assets are properly classified and the aligned with the needs of property tax
• Provide technical support to the dealerships for various tax research questions and notices that arise.
• Maintain the tax calendar for the Company’s entities, including calendars of extensions, returns, and election deadlines.
• Responsible for filing of tangible personal property tax returns for all dealerships in multiple state jurisdictions.
• Maintain internal controls documentation over all indirect tax processes.
• Manage Big 4 Firm on the Unclaimed Property compliance.
• Assist the Vice President – Tax with various other assignments and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
• CPA or CMI license preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive tax experience with a public accounting firm and/or a large company.
• In-depth knowledge of state sales and property tax laws and regulations.
• Previous state audit experience and thorough knowledge of state compliance processes.
• Experience with property tax filing software and BNA fixed asset software a plus.