Tax Manager

Description

Job Title: Tax Manager

Department: Finance 

Reports To: VP Controller

Position Type: Full-Time 

Position Classification: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibility: No

Job Description
The Tax Manager is responsible for federal and state compliance related matters including but not limited to multi-state income, sales and use tax filings, federal income tax compliance assistance, audit defense, tax planning and research.

Requirements

Job Duties

• Manage and review federal and multi-state filings including but not limited to:
  • Sales and use tax
  • Tire tax/fees & other excise taxes
  • Personal property tax
  • Federal and state income tax provision tracking and related documentation
  • Annual reports
  • Form 1099 reporting
  • Federal and state R&D tax credit documentation 
  • Other state and local filings such as payroll-based tax incentives as needed
  • Lead sales tax audits
  • Potential international taxation matters including possible IC-DISC data capture and foreign jurisdiction tax matters as they arise
• Work in conjunction with accounting firm to monitor and research changes in tax laws and tax rates
• Oversee the transactional activity of the business to ensure appropriate tax and fees are being collected, coordinating necessary changes when applicable
• Support audit requests by providing information to auditors and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain data to support future audits
• Ensure timely filings of federal and state income tax payments
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Manage tax related fixed asset system
• Assist with tax compliance-related due diligence on Company buy-side M&A opportunities
• Research potential state and local economic development and tax incentive availability and documentation compliance for any awarded.
• Assist Company owners with selected personal tax matters related to their Company and affiliate ownership interests, as approved by finance team leadership
• Adhere to and enforce company rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles, sales/use tax, and awareness of best practices
• Leadership skills with an emphasis on problem solving, motivation, communication, and planning
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated history of good work habits including attendance, quality, production, documentation, good judgment, and decision making
• Ability to embrace change and work as a change agent
• Broad experience with Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel/Google Sheets) and full suite accounting ERPs

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

Experience 

• 5+ years of experience in corporate tax-related field
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Prior experience within automotive industry / products a plus
• NetSuite experience a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will work closely with staff accountants with tax-related responsibilities

Certificates & Licenses

• CPA desirable but not required

Physical Demands            

 Ability to sit and stand appropriately for 8 or more hours at a time. Occasionally lifting of 25-50lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday serving as primary work week.  As required to support the needs of the business; weekend work hours will additionally be required with team.

Location Expectations

Onsite/hybrid - Wrightstown, WI 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 SD Wheel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.