Group Tax Manager

Group Tax Manager

Position Summary

Aviagen's Group Tax Manager twill support the corporate tax department by preparing and reviewing corporate income tax returns (Federal and state), preparing and reviewing estimate/extension income tax payment calculations (Federal and State), preparing and reviewing information and packages for tax provision reporting and audit, preparing and reviewing other Federal information filings, State, and local indirect tax filings, and various other functions in the Tax Department. The Tax Manager position is responsible for managing tax accounting staff, and the tax planning, reporting, and compliance functions. The Tax Manager will evaluate tax implications of Aviagen's activities and assist in developing strategies to minimize tax obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day- to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Tax Department
• Prepare and review of calculations used to make estimated/extension income tax payments
• Prepare and review of pro-forma Federal income tax returns to be included in a large consolidated tax group
• Prepare and update tax provisional and reporting schedules and workpapers
• Prepare and review stand-alone state income tax returns
• Prepare and review of clear and concise tax compliance workpapers
• Respond to income tax notices and inquiries
• Recognize, anticipate and make recommendations to resolve tax issues
• Research complex income tax issues and develop recommendations/resolutions
• Assist with income tax audits (Federal and state)
• Devise strategies to defer or eliminate tax payments
• Advise management on the impact of corporate strategies
• Assist with or lead special projects as necessary which may include (but is not limited to) transfer pricing and other reporting.
• Assist in testing and implementing Tax Department automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Experiences and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA Certification
• 7+ year's prior experience in public accounting or equivalent
• Significant supervisory experience (2 years plus)
• •Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in audit software, Excel, Word
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Works well with others
• Willingness to learn
• Detail oriented & ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Self-motivated, works with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks