Tax Manager

Job Description

Experienced hands-on Tax Manager to apply expertise working in the telecommunications industry with knowledge of accounting principles, taxation policies and tax procedures.

• Manage the income tax provision processes for US, Canada and Mexico (Canada and Mexico with the support of external tax professionals).

• Lead the tax return process and review outside tax provider returns in a compliant manner.

• Manage and ensure internal control compliance to mitigate risk.

• Identify opportunities to streamline provision processes and automate manual activities to increase efficiencies within the tax department.

• Coordinate and manage external audit of income tax provision.

• Interface with outside tax advisors, accounting firms, and other tax consultants.

• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements, maintaining current knowledge of tax law and financial reporting changes.

• Research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws and principles for US, Mexico and Canada

• Remain current on income tax reporting developments.

• Lead and / or contribute to tax related team projects or initiatives, as assigned.

• Assist with periodic reporting requirements from senior leadership.

• Lead, Mentor and develop tax accountant/compliance accountant.

• Manage responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies.

• Responsible for the review of tax general ledger accounts.

• Responsible for the review of property tax filings in 34 states.

• Oversee sales and use tax process with billing system supported by Avalara with familiarity with telecom taxes and fees.

• Liaise with accounting and payroll team to ensure full compliance of direct and indirect taxes.

• Compliance work with Universal Service Administration Company filing of the 499 Annual and Quarterly.