Manager of Tax SP-0117

Client is a leading manufacturer that is successfully growing internationally. We are currently seeking an experienced Tax Manager to help create our World-Class Tax Department.

Key Metric: Analysts Growth Estimates (Provided from Yahoo Finance)
Current Qtr. 266.7%
Next Qtr. 63.6%
This Year 124.0%
Next Year 53.6%

Please take a look at this opportunity in Los Angeles. In particular, review what analysts are saying regarding current & future growth rates.

Position Description:
Attractions:
- Profitable publicly traded company with revenues nearly $ billion and no debt. Leader in their industry with significant barriers to entry for competitors.
- Opportunity to be responsible for domestic compliance (FAS109) issues. Will participate in tax planning & assist Director with international taxation issues
- Reasonable work hours (typically dept leaves at 6:30pm daily). Director believes in reasonable balance of work & home life.
- Excellent management team in place. (Director has a Masters in Tax from USC & a CPA with Big5 Public accounting background)

JOB SUMMARY:
Manager, Tax is required to develop, implement and monitor the methodology required to meet all Federal and State Compliance requirements of client on a timely basis and ensure that the company has accurate and adequate documentation to support all declarations and meet all tax audit requirements. Identify, research, and implement tax-planning strategies to reduce the tax burden for the Corporation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Supervise the preparation of the Federal consolidated tax returns, and all State Income and Franchise Tax returns and quarterly tax accruals. This encompasses the interface on all accounting matters with in the group to allow the compliance work to proceed smoothly and efficiently.
• Supervise the preparation of all required Sales & Use and Property tax returns of the group, and coordinate responses for all tax audits in these areas.
• Identify, research and implement tax-planning strategies to minimize the group tax burden. Interface with all other departments as needed to achieve this objective.
• Prepare, analyze periodic group tax provisions and interface as required with external auditors. Review tax reserves, and coordinate all Federal and State tax payments.
• Coordinate and interface with Federal and State tax audits and assist in the negotiation of settlements on all levels of taxation.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting requirements for all International tax matters of the group. Work closely with the Tax Director in developing and implementing all planning strategies in the domestic and international areas.
• Remain current on all relevant tax legislation that could affect group tax liabilities.
• Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, prioritize issues and efficiently utilize internal and external resources
• Has the responsibility and authority for controlling quality as delegated by management.
• Has the responsibility and authority for controlling the Environmental Aspects in his/her work area(s) and help comply with all the goals and objectives of the EMS.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a mix of technical skills as well as hands on practical experience to effectively manage the group's tax needs. Must possess seasoned judgment and the ability to work within a team oriented environment.
• Education and/or Experience - A Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required, with a minimum of 7 years experience, CPA a plus.

Primary Skills: CPA, Public Accounting, MBT, FAS109, Manager

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000+,   Total Exp: 7 yrs +,   Location: Van Nuys, CA

Contact: Scott Page 818-223-8083 scott@scottlpage.com