Manager, Tax

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager, Tax under the leadership of the Director, Tax will work closely with the associates, Manager, Directors, and VP of Tax on compliance, special projects, and strategic planning for various business entities and shareholders. This role involves understanding operations, providing tax planning, and ensuring accurate tax compliance and reporting for shareholders and related entities. The position also includes managing tax consulting projects, developing strategic tax plans, improving departmental efficiency, researching complex tax issues, and staying updated on tax law changes. Additionally, the role involves assisting with tax notices and audits, and directly supervising one or more employees, including responsibilities related to hiring, training, performance management, and problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree From an accredited four-year college or university
7-10 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to apply common sense.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Work closely with Accounting to understand operations, plans, and ongoing projects so as to provide tax planning and a direct connection to information needed for tax compliance and planning purposes.
Review of tax compliance (with a focus on Form 1120S, 1040, 1065, 1041 and states), monthly and quarterly shareholder tax projections, gift tax reporting, and any other required tax reporting for the shareholders and related entities.
Manage and assist with tax consulting projects in an effort to advise stakeholders regarding the tax efficient execution of transactions and potential planning opportunities.
Assist in analyzing and developing strategic tax planning for federal, state, and foreign tax purposes.
Manage and assist with process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the department as well as the coordination between the tax department and other departments.
Research complex tax issues and summarize results in a concise manner to communicate to management.
Work closely with others in the Tax Department to ensure that the tax compliance of the shareholders and related entities is an accurate depiction of facts and circumstances and that any tax planning has been implemented.
Work closely with others in the Tax Department to ensure the alignment of tax positions taken and communicate any tax implications that will impact the shareholders.
Monitor tax law changes, proposals, court decisions, and IRS and state rulings. Evaluate effects and potential ramifications; determine how to minimize tax consequences to the organization and the shareholders.
Assist with state and federal tax notices and audits.
Directly supervises one or more employees.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.