Tax Manager

Tax ManagerThe Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

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Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

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Reporting to the Tax Director, the Tax Manager partners with members of the Corporate Tax Department, the Corporate Finance Department, and the Controllers of the various reporting locations. This position is primarily responsible for all U.S. tax compliance (both direct and indirect tax, including audit management) and related provision support, meeting I.R.S., state, and ASC 740 guidelines. In addition, this position has overall responsibility for administering SOX compliance with respect to the financial reporting of taxes, including keeping documentation up-to-date and ensuring that key controls are being properly exercised by the respective owners. This position also assists and develops U.S federal and state tax planning, suggesting favorable methods of reporting and recommending actions to reduce the Company's overall tax burden. The role is a mix of leadership and hands on work including: organization and communication, GAAP data collection and interpretation, issue identification and resolution, reviewing and preparing complex income tax calculations, use of both tax compliance and financial software, e-filing, audit defense support, project management, estimated and extension forms and payments, deferred tax roll forwards, tax payable reconciliations, overseeing quality and efficiency in outsourced work, completing forms and disclosures for a dynamic organization.

This position will be based in our Milwaukee, WI Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of internally and externally prepared federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, extensions,

• Manage indirect tax team members and filings (sales/use tax, property tax)

• Prepare annual disclosure requirements for the tax return

• Review tax compliance calendar to ensure all filings are completed timely

• Support audit reserve accounting including maintaining uncertain tax position analysis and documentation

• Assist with federal, state and local tax audits and tracks status

• 123R and 162m Stock Option Calculations

• Financial statement reconciliations

• Manage the accounting for domestic deferred income taxes, including review and determination of recoverability of carryforwards and other deferred tax assets on a quarterly and annual basis

• Interact with external auditing firm

• Play a significant role in the growth and development of direct reports

• Identify and implement tax process improvements; support non-tax improvement efforts 

• Assist with other federal and state tax special projects such as tax research, tax planning, forecasts and credits

• Keep abreast of tax and accounting developments

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university; Master’s degree in taxation a plus. CPA a plus.

• 5 - 7+ years of corporate tax experience with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.

• Experience with these or similar software: Microsoft office; CorpTax, Research Software, OneStream, SharePoint, D365

• Strong state tax background in income tax, sales and use tax and property tax

• Demonstrated ability to interact and work cooperatively with peers and supervisors within and outside of the department. 

• Highly competent in written and verbal communication of financial information and tax law to both accounting and non-accounting personnel. 

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments; working additional hours as required to meet deadlines. 

• Some travel may be required.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran