About Agero:
Wherever drivers go, we’re leading the way. Agero’s mission is to rethink the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we’re pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected. This includes: an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; comprehensive accident management services; knowledgeable consumer affairs and connected vehicle capabilities; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem. The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit www.agero.com.
Role Description and Mission:
The Cross Country Group (“CCG”) is a leading provider of technology-enabled service programs for Global 500 firms in North America. CCG works with over 500 corporate clients and their over 150 million consumers to provide services of various types. CCG is comprised of three independent, entrepreneurial operating companies with a focus on business process outsourcing, emergency assistance services, consumer direct marketing, information services and related areas, as well as a family office that makes a range of investments totaling approximately $1.9 billion in gross revenues.
The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for all federal, state, local, and foreign income tax and indirect tax compliance of the CCG entities. This includes preparation of tax returns, quarterly tax estimates and shareholder distributions, quarterly and long-term tax forecasting, state apportionment review, research and resolution of tax notices, and maintenance of historical documents. This position contributes to the financial reporting process by completing ASC 740 annual reporting, including work-paper documentation of provision calculations, balance sheet roll-forwards, and true ups. Works with and assists outside accountants in their review of financials and preparation of returns. Manages a variety of audits, including income taxes, franchise taxes, and state and local sales and use tax. Participates in tax planning analysis to minimize overall income taxes, sales and use taxes as well as property taxes. The Tax Manager also oversees the daily cash management needs as a backup to the Senior Treasury Analyst.
Key Outcomes:
- Preparation of annual GAAP tax provision, balance sheet and footnote reporting in accordance with ASC 740 for CCG. Roll forward and reconcile balance sheet tax accounts, compute tax-related journal entries, and review with outside auditors.
- Responsible for federal, state, local, and foreign income tax compliance for CCG. Determine book to tax adjustments, review state apportionment methodologies, and calculate tax credits. Coordinate information flow and manage tax return preparation with outside tax advisors. Analyze results to true up financial statements and identify issues. Work with CCG entities to ensure timely filing of returns and payment of taxes.
- Complete quarterly and long-range taxable income and tax payment forecasts which are used for financial planning purposes and in computing quarterly estimated tax payments for corporate entities and shareholder distributions.
- Maintain roll forward of shareholder equity balances by entity and track total distributions by shareholder on a quarterly basis and true up to tax return results.
- Coordinate quarterly estimated tax filings with outside consultant with focus on cash flow impact and avoiding penalties. Ensure timely filing of vouchers and payment of tax.
- Manage federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and examinations. Research and resolve audit issues and controversy.
- Research and respond to federal, state, local, and foreign tax notices for all CCG entities.
- Maintain historical legal entity documentation and oversee annual report filings.
- Assist with special tax projects as needed.
- Review and execute daily cash management needs to back up the Senior Treasury Analyst.
Skills, Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, or other related field
- CPA or MST required. Tax training should include comprehensive study of federal tax statutes, state taxation, research, and compliance procedures.
- 5+ years of experience with strong exposures in ASC 740 in a public accounting firm or equivalent in a large corporation setting.
- Proficiency in Excel and online tax research tools is required.
- Experience in a complex, global environment with progressive management or supervisory responsibilities.
- Requires an ability to work with management personnel from each of the autonomous business units/entities, the CCG CFO, shareholders/officers, external advisors for both CCG and shareholders, the outside audit firm, banking personnel, and federal and state tax authorities
D, E & I Mission & Culture at Agero:
We are all Change Drivers at Agero. Each day, we speak to thousands of drivers and tow professionals across one of the most diverse countries in the world. Our mission to safeguard drivers on the road, strengthen our clients’ relationships with their drivers, and support the communities we live and work in unites us together as one force driving positive change.
The road to positive change starts inside Agero. In celebrating each other’s differences, we lift each other up and create space for innovation and community. Bringing our whole selves to work powers our commitment, drive, agility, and courage - ensuring we are not only changing the landscape of the driver services industry, we also are making a difference in the lives of our customers with each call, chat, and rescue.
THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF JOB CONTENT, RATHER TO ACT AS A GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED. MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE DISCRETION TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION AT ANY TIME.
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***Disclaimer: Agero is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available. Additionally, we offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
