Income Tax Manager

Mueller Water Products • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This role is responsible for delivering and ensuring complete and accurate financial accounting information related to tax compliance for the worldwide consolidated group. In addition, this role is responsible for leading all state income tax related processes and communications to ensure the company’s compliance with all domestic regulatory bodies as well as reporting the company’s tax position to internal stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting or related discipline preferred
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in large public accounting firm or large corporate tax function
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational skills with the ability to multi-task; detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening)
• Self-starter: project management and partnering skills, willing to get into the details, proactive, accountable, identifies and addresses issues, high level of accuracy
• Strong technical experience including in depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state tax laws, regulations and reporting requirements and ASC 740. Exposure to US international tax principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and tax impacts to financial statements
• Ability to transfer the application of tax theory to business situations and transactions

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of tax to include federal, state income tax and franchise tax.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax code and tax regulations (federal and state)
• Responsible for quarterly and year-end financial statement tax provisions supporting workpapers and documentation including disclosures, uncertain tax positions and tax account reconciliations for current and deferred taxes
• Evaluate any tax strategies and planning for law changes; assess and communicate impact on Company’s tax position both internally and externally; monitor state nexus filing requirements
• Responsible for computation and timely filing of all federal, state returns and quarterly estimated tax payments
• Ability to manage any tax related audits, preparation of responses and develop Company position leading to an acceptable outcome
• Responsible for all SOX controls around tax processes and procedures related to compliance and financial statement reporting
• Works closely with Accounting and Financial Reporting for proper tax account reconciliation recording and reporting.
• Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, US international tax calculations, and R&D tax credits.
• Identify process improvement and tax automation opportunities to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with implementation and delivery of recommendations.
• Performance of other duties as requested

Benefits

• Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
• Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees