Specialist - Corporate Tax

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

- Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the corporation.

- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

- Manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities.

- Monitor changes in tax laws and advise on potential impacts.

Tax Planning:

- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the corporation's tax position.

- Analyze potential tax liabilities and savings.

- Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions from a tax perspective.

- Collaborate with internal departments and external advisors to plan for and implement tax-saving strategies.

Financial Reporting:

- Oversee tax-related aspects of financial reporting, including deferred taxes and tax provisions.

- Prepare and review tax-related disclosures for financial statements.

- Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting under relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

Risk Management:

- Identify and mitigate tax risks for the corporation.

- Develop and implement internal controls related to tax processes.

- Ensure compliance with international tax regulations, including transfer pricing, VAT, and other cross-border tax issues.

Team Leadership:

- Manage a team of tax professionals, if applicable.

- Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors, consultants, and legal counsel.

Communication and Advisory:

- Communicate complex tax issues to non-tax professionals, including senior management and other stakeholders.

- Advise on the tax implications of business decisions.

- Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax considerations are integrated into overall business planning.

Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.

- Experience with tax planning, compliance, and reporting.

- Proficiency with tax software and financial reporting systems.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

- Experience with international tax and transfer pricing is a plus.

Key Skills:

- Tax compliance and reporting

- Tax planning and strategy

- Financial analysis

- Regulatory knowledge

- Leadership and team management

- Problem-solving and critical thinking

- Attention to detail

- Strong communication skills