Department: Finance

Location: Stamford, CT

Job Title: Senior Director of Tax

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Type of Position:   nFull-Time    Part-Time    Contract

                                 Contract to Full-Time

n Exempt    Non-Exempt

General Description

This position reports to the CFO and is responsible providing direction to the Tax Department including tax accounting, compliance and planning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and manage the entire tax accounting function (FAS 109) and accompanying financial and SEC reporting. Prepare and manage work assignments for the development of the tax provision for statutory and GAAP reports. Research and resolve tax issues with accounting and/or external auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage a team of 2 and responsible for developing their understanding of accounting as well as tax law.
• Directs the preparation and filing of all Federal, State and local tax returns.  Calculates estimated tax payments required for all entities.and file extensions as needed. Authorizes tax payments and inter-company settlements as required.
• Directs the preparation of all sales and use local tax filings. Ensure proper sales and local taxes are being charged to customers in all markets. Authorizes all payments as required.
• Identify and implement all Federal, state and local tax law changes to ensure compliance in all filing jurisdictions.
• Complies with and reports on Sarbanes Oxley controls for income and sales taxes. 
• Tax planning-Analyzes the impact of taxes on the enterprise and develops tax planning opportunities. Analyze and evaluate proposed tax law changes on the enterprise. Support data requirements of the enterprise’s planning process.  
• Provide support to management and other departments (payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, human resources, customer operations, etc.) on tax related issues.
• Provides research for use in negotiated settlements for the most advantageous position for the company.
• Prepare FIN 48 entries, analysis and disclosures.
• Liaise with other departments when evaluating new markets, acquisitions and other business development opportunities.
• Directs the implementation of tax impacts in programs designed by the enterprise for the production of accounting data and operating results. The complexity of the tax structure requires an active involvement with any system which incorporates tax calculations or generates data for tax calculations.
• General ledger account review and reconciliation for tax accounts.
• Manage two individuals in the group (Tax Manager and Tax Analyst).
• Special projects as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

·          15 + years of related experience

·          Expert knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to the Company’s accounting, auditing and regulatory reporting and general accounting principles and practices

·          Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to compliance and security

·          Excellent analytical, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

·          Strong negotiation skills as well as attention to detail

·          Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems

·          Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations

·          Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

·          Effective management and problem solving skills

·          Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

• MS-Office proficiency required, experience with Solomon accounting system preferred

·          Proficient at RIA and Insource tax software

WORKING CONDITIONS

·          Physical Demands:  In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

·          Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with customers; manual dexterity required for  occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

·          Work Environment:  In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

·          The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Education Requirements

·          Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required

·          CPA  required

·          MBA preferred