HQA Tax Manager

Overview

An established global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling is seeking an experienced tax professional to join their team. This role involves working cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely tax filings, leading domestic and international tax planning projects, and assisting with the professionalization and automation of the tax function.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, organization, and analysis of data to assist third-party firms in preparing US and Canadian tax returns, including a large volume of state returns, partnerships, C corporations, and disregarded LLCs filing consolidated federal returns.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions using third-party software.
• Manage tax examinations by responding to federal, state, and foreign information document requests, analyzing proposed audit adjustments, preparing protests for disputed adjustments, and negotiating audit settlements.
• Maintain income tax-related records for all entities, including deferred tax records, tax attributes, reconciliation of tax return differences, deferred tax asset/liability calculations, valuation allowance considerations, and assessment of Uncertain Tax Positions with FIN 48 analysis.
• Assist with preparing and filing business licenses, excise tax returns, personal property, and unclaimed property tax returns as needed.
• Learn and support the sales and use tax process to assist the team and gain a comprehensive understanding of tax compliance.
• Collaborate with senior tax leadership to execute tax planning initiatives, monitor tax law changes, and work with outside counsel to optimize tax efficiencies.
• Lead development and implementation of process improvements and automation tools.
• Manage, coordinate, and review transfer pricing requirements, cash management, inter-company agreements, mergers and acquisition due diligence, tax planning, and other tax-related items as requested.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of US tax accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax concepts to finance leadership.
• Proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of tax experience, preferably within a Big Four accounting firm.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP is a plus.

Additional Information

• Limited travel up to 5% may be required to support job responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range: $140,000 - $150,000.
• Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company-paid holidays.