Income Tax Manager

Northern Natural Gas • Des Moines, IA

17d

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the Tax Research Counsel which will include: conducting tax research for federal, state and local matters; performing tax diligence and research associated with mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings and joint ventures; monitoring federal, state and local tax legislation; reviewing SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q financial statements; participating as a member of the compliance team preparing and/or reviewing federal and state income tax returns; preparing items necessary for consolidated state returns; identifying tax planning ideas for federal, state and local tax; and being a resource for employee fringe benefit and form 1099 issues. A bachelor's degree in accounting with a graduate degree in accounting/tax or a certified public accounting designation, or a law degree (Masters in Tax, L.L.M., or J.D. preferred). The manager position requires ten or more years of related work experience, eight of which is in corporate income tax. Strong working knowledge of the following: U.S. federal, state and local tax laws; accounting for income taxes; taxation of mergers and acquisitions; and financial statement knowledge. Excellent tax research skills with the ability to effectively communicate results in the form of discussion or technical memorandum. Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, meet deadlines, execute with accuracy and recognize when issues need escalation. Exceptional project management skills including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, and effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Extensive computer skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Effective oral and written communication skills. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting with a graduate degree in accounting/tax or a certified public accounting designation, or a law degree (Masters in Tax, L.L.M., or J.D. preferred)
• The manager position requires ten or more years of related work experience, eight of which is in corporate income tax
• Strong working knowledge of the following: U.S. federal, state and local tax laws; accounting for income taxes; taxation of mergers and acquisitions; and financial statement knowledge
• Excellent tax research skills with the ability to effectively communicate results in the form of discussion or technical memorandum
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, meet deadlines, execute with accuracy and recognize when issues need escalation
• Exceptional project management skills including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, and effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Extensive computer skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation

Responsibilities

• Be a key resource for Corporate Tax which includes providing technical support on federal and state income tax positions impacting compliance and provisions, conducting federal and state tax research and preparing memos associated with federal, state and local income tax issues (25%)
• Perform diligence, research and analysis for tax matters with respect to mergers, acquisitions, new initiatives, corporate restructuring and joint venture activities (20%)
• Monitor federal, state and local tax legislation which includes analyzing the potential impact of the legislation and communicating the changes across the organization (10%)
• Review BHE and all direct subsidiaries of BHE Form 10-Ks and 10-Qs from a tax perspective, and draft income tax accounting policies as needed (10%)
• Participate as a member of the compliance team to prepare and/or review federal and state income tax returns (10%)
• Prepare various items that are critical to consolidated state income tax returns (10%)
• Pro-actively identify tax planning projects and process improvement opportunities; make recommendations for solutions; construct income tax analysis for tax planning projects (5%)
• Be a resource for taxation of employee fringe benefits, form 1099 issues and other miscellaneous tax issues (5%)
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (5%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees