Manager Income Tax

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At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

• Job Description Summary

  Responsible for overseeing the Company’s global income tax function, including income tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, tax planning, and tax examination defense. Work closely with the accounting and finance teams, external auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure tax filings are accurate, timely, and in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, you will be responsible for helping identify, evaluate, recommend and implement tax planning strategies to maximize tax efficiency and optimize financial performance. This position will work very closely with our outside tax consultants PwC in performing duties.

• Job Description

  Major Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the preparation and submission of federal, state, local tax and Canada income tax returns.
  • Ensure compliance with all income tax regulations and timely submission of required payments and tax filings.
  • Work with outside consulting firm to develop and implement tax strategies to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize income tax liabilities.
  • Provide guidance on income tax implications of business decisions including mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
  • Conduct tax research and stay updated on changes to income tax laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate and manage income tax audits, liaising with external auditors and tax authorities.
  • Develop maintain and improve internal controls related to income tax processes for both compliance and reporting.
  • Lead and mentor the income tax team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with other departments, including finance and legal, on cross-functional tax-related issues.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740.

  
  Minimum Education or Certifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).

  
  Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • Minimum of four years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within public accounting or corporate tax departments.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
  • Experience with income tax planning, strategy, and compliance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in tax software and financial systems i.e. JD Edwards and OneSource.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

  
  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Less 5% travel requirement
  • Located in the Greater Cincinnati, OH Area

  
  Disclaimer
  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.