CL Enterprises Looking for Director of Tax and Finance at Peru, IL Full Time

Cl Enterprises is a family-held investment firm with a focus on making transformative investments in small towns across the American heartland. With its philosophy of ?Small Towns: Big Ideas? CLE is made up of a wide range of businesses creating jobs and a quality of life for employees and their communities. Businesses include hospitality, craft brewing, real estate development, aviation, renovations, agriculture, and technology.

Position Overview

In this unique role you will lead critical financial projects and manage the overall tax strategy for a growing family office. Working with the owners, CLE executives, the business unit leaders, and the external accounting firm, you will create and implement a strategic tax plan that spans several years. In addition to the tax planning, you will oversee and contribute to important company financial activities including building revenue models and partnering with the finance teams in the business to provide your expertise. The executive level position is a great opportunity for someone with both tax and general financial capabilities to grow their career in a positive culture and for a growing enterprise.

Tax Responsibilities

Develop the CLE tax strategy by reviewing financial statements and other records to identify areas where taxes can be reduced

Ensure that all tax laws are followed by employees of the company so that they do not receive any fines or penalties from the IRS

Coordinate with auditors and other tax professionals to develop tax strategies

Ensure that all tax forms are filled out accurately and on time and that CLE complies with all local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations

Review company financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets, to determine the appropriate tax treatment of transactions

Prepare and filing tax returns with the IRS and other tax agencies such as state departments of revenue or taxation departments

Manage CLE?s tax planning and compliance activities to ensure that all tax liabilities are met

Finance Responsibilities

Direct financial planning and contribute to the strategy for CLE

Work with finance teams in the businesses to analyze their data to projection models

Help to mentor and grow finance team members

Lead budget process for CLE and coordinate timelines for all the businesses

Analyze and report on financial performance

Analyzing complex financial data

Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investment or spending decisions

Have a strong understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations

Contribute to fundraising activities, managing financing activities