Finance Director, Tax

CONAGRA•Omaha, NE

3d•$135,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead activities and staff responsible for tax accounting, tax planning and federal audit. Responsible for complex projects related to application of tax laws and to preparation of one or all of the following: federal, state, or local tax returns. Maintains complete and accurate tax records, prepares reports, and provides recommendations. The position will spend a significant amount of time leading and developing the tax staff, building relationships with management throughout the organization and driving the function’s strategic plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
10 years of professional experience in federal tax and tax accounting, with a mixture of corporation and private practice preferred
Previous experience managing multiple teams required
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP and related financial accounting tools
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal tax law
Demonstrated knowledge of the GAAP for tax accounting
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
Exemplary ability to manage people and processes
Experience identifying, improving and maintaining internal controls
Proficiencies in using, managing and improving tax systems including OneSource, MS Office applications and on-line research tools
Ability to project a professional appearance, attitude and maturity, influences others through ideas and knowledge

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA/JD, etc) and Certification (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain staff on multiple teams by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
Accomplish staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Serve as a business partner with other members of Tax Accounting Team, as well as broader Tax, Finance & Business Teams
Serve as the primary contact for federal tax issues, compliance, accounting and audits
Develop, maintain and understand a repeatable process for monthly and quarterly income tax provision processes
Network with members of the Corporate Controllers’ Group, other corporate groups and business groups to ensure that the Tax Team has the necessary knowledge of activities to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting
Understand and ensure accurate and timely accounting for federal, state, local and foreign taxes based on the Company’s business operations and tax laws of the jurisdiction in which the Company operates
Understand and maintain adequate workpapers and memos to document positions taken on federal returns
Network with other members of the Tax Team to ensure they are receiving the information they need to accurately and timely complete their processes
Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the internal audit firm
Constructively challenge positions taken on federal return, audit and tax accounting