Income Tax Manager

Gordon Food Service•Wyoming, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Income Tax Manager manages the tax planning and compliance activities of Gordon Food Service (GFS) and its related entities. Implements various tax and accounting strategies.

Requirements

Ten years previous tax accounting experience with two years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
This position requires excellent supervisory skills and a strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results.
Allocates decision-making authority and task responsibilities to appropriate direct reports.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to promote to improve and promote quality.
Effectively expresses ideas clearly and concisely.
Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time for preparation.
Accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
Understands and anticipates the needs of internal and external customers and manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
Effectively leads group discussion to make progress and keep the group focused.
Must have knowledge of tax accounting, preparation, planning and cost accounting and analysis.
Must have a broad understanding of the industry and markets in which GFS operates and expertise in U.S. and Canadian tax law.
Leads through vision and values.
Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

Nice To Haves

MST , MBA , MSA and JD preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs all tax-related projects and compliance reporting, including the preparation of local, state, and federal filings.
Oversight for all local, state, and federal audits.
Assists in due diligence activities for the acquisition of new business entities.
Assists with development of corporate restructuring plans.
Provides tax-related guidance for GFS US and Canadian related companies.
Develops capital and operational budget for the department.
Routinely monitors, manages and controls budget, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action and develops plans for productivity improvements.
Interviews, hires, train, and retain staff.
Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Performs other duties as assigned.