Tax Manager

The Wilson Group is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the tax efforts of a complex and dynamic retail organization with annual sales in excess of a billion dollars.

Company Profile:

• Positive, growth-oriented environment
• Excellent compensation package
• History of stability and growth
• Performance based opportunities

The role you will play:

• Preparation and review of tax returns and related schedules
• Preparation of complex analyses and reconciliations
• Evaluating initiatives and presenting the tax implications; develop strategies and requirements as necessary.
• High visibility; requires extensive interaction with all business units
• Research tax issues & ensure compliance
• Management of property taxes, excise taxes, and assets
• Supervise and direct tax department

Background profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree in taxation is a plus
• CPA with big 4 experience preferred
• Seven to Ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting; a combination of corporate and public accounting experience is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of FASB 13
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software to include MS Office (Word/Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
• Experienced in multi-state tax (knowledge of composite tax states)
• Taxable income forecasting experience
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns
• Excellent analytical, technical and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns and combined state tax returns.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to provide strong individual contribution as a constructive member of the company team
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate department members
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must work well within cross functional teams

Location:

South Texas Opportunity – relocation is necessary. For consideration please send your resume and a letter of intent to hgignac@thewilsongrp.com