Income Tax Manager

Overview

This role involves serving enterprise and midmarket clients across the United States and Canada by providing comprehensive technology solutions. The Income Tax Manager, reporting to the Tax Director, is responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. The position oversees income tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist third-party providers in preparing and reviewing income tax returns, including international, federal, state, and local filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage estimated payments, extensions, respond to notices, and conduct audits as required.
• Complete quarterly tax provision calculations, tax basis balance sheets, and deferred tax balances. Review analytical reports to ensure accuracy of tax accounting processes and conclusions.
• Develop tax account reconciliations and related journal entries. Analyze financial data and projections to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks, developing strategies to mitigate risks and optimize tax savings.
• Conduct tax research to stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings, providing guidance on tax implications of business decisions.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and legal departments to integrate tax considerations into business planning and decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies, representing the organization in income tax-related matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in income tax planning and compliance; recommend process improvements to enhance the income tax function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent (four years of college).
• 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of international, federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with M&A, GILTI, FDII, and Transfer Pricing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and provide strategic advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or Master’s degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of international statutory audits and IFRS is advantageous.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have direct employee reports but has oversight responsibility for vendors and/or contractors.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based or remote work environment.

Compensation

• Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 USD per year (USA).

Additional Information

• Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-U.S. citizens may be required to undergo an extensive government agency background check involving disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information.