Senior Tax Manager

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Position is responsible for all income tax matters in NAM under the direction of the Director of Corporate Tax
• Manages preparation of and reviews tax provisions for all NAM reporting entities, including the NOL deferred tax asset, valuation allowance and annual Section 382 study for possible limitations on NOL utilization
• Manages annual Federal and state income tax compliance and reviews returns prepared by outside tax advisors
• Reviews annual transfer pricing studies prepared by outside tax advisor
• Prepares annual BEAT calculation
• Rolls forward E&P calculations and parent’s basis in subsidiaries’ stock.
• Reviews Forms 5471 and 5472.
• Works closely with the Director of Corporate Tax in creating tax planning strategies to minimize tax risk and cash tax expense.
• Manages state income and franchise tax audits
• Assist with structing and review of cross-border transactions
• Implements tax strategic planning initiatives at the direction of the Director of Corporate Tax and coordinates with Accounting and Finance and the business units
• Maintains and updates model cross-border transaction structures for projects based in the US and Canada with under the direction of the Director of Corporate Tax 
• Works with outside consultants on and reviews transfer pricing studies
• Reduce cash state income tax expense by improving accuracy of apportionment reporting and implementing tax strategies under the direction of the Director of Corporate Tax
• Manages tax due diligence on M&A transactions
• Continual improvement of tax provision preparation and income tax compliance processes to streamline effort and time required and improve audit support and audit trail.
• Improved accuracy of quarterly estimated payments significantly minimizing risk of penalties
• Improved accuracy of state apportionment information for all US businesses
• Bring current calculations of E&P, basis in stock of subsidiaries and stated capital of Canadian subsidiaries
• Manages outsourced tax provision preparation, income tax compliance and related documentation and consulting projects
• Manages federal and state income tax audits and serves as main point of contact for auditor
• Works closely with the Director of Corporate Tax
• Analyzes the income tax implications for large transactions and, if appropriate, business operations expansion or restructuring
• Coordinates with Global Tax on initiatives and ensure compliance with global tax sharing agreements

Your Profile / Qualifications

• College degree in accounting required
• Masters in Tax/JD Masters in Tax a plus
• CPA a plus
• Minimum of 5-10 years progressive global corporate tax experience including a minimum of 3-5 years in public accounting..
• Experience with structuring cross-border transactions and transfer pricing strategies for multi-national corporations.
• Experience in reviewing complex financial statement income tax provisions for Canadian and US companies
• Involvement with state corporate income tax audits
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics a plus.

GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Summary Pay Range

$150,000 - $165,000

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 
Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at GEA Group.

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