Primient Hiring for Direct Tax Manager Job at Hoffman Estates, IL Full Time

Purpose of Role:

The corporate interests of Primient consist of operations in over 5 countries and many corporate entities. These companies all have statutory tax compliance obligations together with tax planning and financial reporting needs. The role involves the direct management of the tax affairs of the US subgroup, but also indirect oversight of the tax obligations in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

The majority of the Group’s direct tax compliance obligations are outsourced to third party providers, as such this role will be primarily responsible for managing those outsource providers.

Manager’s role is also to assist the Vice President Tax & Treasury in formulating and implementing the tax strategy for the Group and implementing all aspects of tax planning and advice for the Group.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the processes and systems of federal, state and local income tax compliance. This also includes estimated payments, cash tax forecasts, extensions, etc. In completing these responsibilities, this role is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of filings.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd party outsource providers preparation process of federal and multi-state corporate income, franchise tax returns including coordinating, gathering and analyzing supporting data from internal and external resources
• Provide information to partners needed for their external financial reporting.
• Review and manage any federal or state income tax audits, including responding to IDRs, and maintain audit ready files.
• Provide support to regarding tax planning strategies.
• Supervise team of 1-2 tax staff in the tax compliance and reporting areas.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls throughout all associated processes.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience

The key requirements include:

• Strong taxation and financial background including at least 8+ years relevant professional qualifications in either public accounting or industry.
• CPA or JD specializing in taxation.
• Inter-personal skills in dealing with senior executives, company advisors and other managers.
• Strong technical knowledge and aptitude to interpret communicate and apply tax law.
• Significant skill and experience of reviewing the tax consequences of acquisitions and disposals and ensuring correct implementation of planning proposals.
• Understanding of business and commercial environment in which the business units operate.
• Management skills in developing team members and motivating staff.

Behaviors

• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate to achieve results.
• Team player with creative and independent thought
• Task orientated with attention to detail

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Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.