Income Tax Lead

GreatAmerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We are looking to add a Key Member to our Tax Team: The Income Tax Lead is responsible for ensuring that GreatAmerica is compliant with all federal state and local income and franchise tax laws and regulations. This individual will work with both internal and external tax providers to ensure complete and timely filings and reporting of all income taxes to the proper taxing authorities. The Income Tax Lead will also manage all year end income tax accrual computations in accordance with ASC 740, and issuance of financial statements and reporting. This individual will interact with all federal, state, and local representatives and represent GreatAmerica in all tax controversy from identification to resolution. This role requires a person that is self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical in decision making and strong problem-solving skills. This individual should proactively look for areas where taxes can and do impact the core business processes of GreatAmerica and look for opportunities to improve processes and/or mitigate risks throughout the income tax function via tax planning. Additionally, this individual should be proficient in analyzing tax statutory changes and quantifying the impact of changing legislation and the role that plays in overall corporate strategy and structure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Equivalent experience will be considered.
4-8 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, or other equivalent experience.
Candidates with a combination of tax technical background and compliance will be considered.
Microsoft Office (strong Microsoft Excel skills)
research software (RIA, CCH) preferred
tax preparation software (Income Tax) preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in executing accounting and tax-related engagements, ensuring alignment with established internal standards and enterprise priorities.
Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provision and financial statement reporting processes, providing technical oversight related to ASC 740 and external reporting.
Direct quarterly and annual income tax provision computations, incorporating statutory changes and complex legal entity considerations to support strategic tax decision-making.
Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, driving accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across filing obligations.
Provide strategic review of tax returns and related analyses, assessing the impact of legislative developments and state statutory changes across the organization.
Serve as the lead representative with the IRS and other taxing authorities, managing tax administration, controversy matters, and audit defense with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.
Lead the review and resolution of income tax correspondence, including stakeholder management, to address income tax notices and drive timely resolution with taxing jurisdictions.
Champion quality control and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of tax computations for financial statement and external reporting purposes.
Conduct and oversee complex tax law and accounting research, synthesizing findings into technical memoranda and providing recommendations for leadership decision-making.
Lead cross-functional and departmental projects throughout the year, providing direction, visibility, and effective communication to finance leadership.
Partner with management to identify income tax risks, evaluate potential business impacts, and implement practical mitigation strategies that strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
Support broader tax operations through indirect tax filings and monthly reconciliations, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and operational discipline.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business operations, building strong partnerships across corporate, business unit, and functional leadership to align tax priorities with organizational goals.
Review and validate supporting analyses and documentation for tax reporting, proactively resolving inconsistencies and elevating the quality of information used in decision-making.
Provide oversight of the account reconciliation process, resolving discrepancies and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control, and process standardization.
Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic tax opportunities that support enterprise value creation and long-term business objectives.
Advance the strategic direction, operating discipline, and professional standards of GreatAmerica tax and finance through leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment