Manager, Tax

Motherson•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

Description Responsibilities: Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounting for income tax calculations in the US. Assist in compilation and preparation for international subsidiaries. Assist Sr. Director - Tax in the audit of international accounting for income taxes and tasks relating to foreign operations on all tax matters as required (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.). Run trial balances and related reports – aligning with accounting group. Prepare provision to return reconciliations and related tax accounting adjustments. Gather tax data and manage completion of federal, international (as related to domestic reporting requirements) and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support. Compile data for sales, use, and property tax filings. Assemble data as needed for compliance on other indirect tax returns as required. Manage audits of federal, state, and local income tax filings. Prepare and maintain federal, state, local tax calendar as well as other compliance obligations. Manage, assist with and maintain tax depreciation calculations, reports and other related documentation. Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations as appropriate. Assist with state apportionment, Nexus and research. Confirm proper work paper documentation for all filings. Ensure that tax compliance requirements are being met in a timely and efficient manner. Manage transfer pricing documentation and other arrangements. Manage BEPS related documentation as requested. Administer accounting with Company’s budgeting process as it relates to tax. Comply with and enforce the PKC Group Environmental, Health and Safety Policy. Comply with the environmental work instructions applicable to their job position. Report any deviation on the environmental operational controls established and communicate improvement initiatives. Participate in EHS training. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Five (5) years of progressive experience in corporate tax including experience with multi-national corporations. Big 4 accounting (or similar) firm experience preferred. Preferred: JD and/or CPA preferred Master’s degree in taxation preferred. Skill / Knowledge Requirements: Must be proficient in Office365 and have advanced proficiency with Excel. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Must be organized, detail oriented, and can take initiative and operate with an owner-minded attitude. Must be self- starter and pro-active in taking initiative as well as identifying and assessing issues and making appropriate recommendations. Must follow through on commitments and understand deadlines are meaningful. Working Conditions: Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally, within North America if required. Light physical activity – ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Must have flexibility with work hours and be able to work extended and/or non-traditional work hours, especially near month-end or other financial reporting periods, including company holiday periods. Authority: Tax Manager has the authority to stop an activity or person, who is carrying out an action that puts health, safety at risk or affects the environment. Competencies: Strong analytical and problem- solving abilities Effective communication skills Must have specific knowledge and skills required to perform duties outlined above and/or use tools and technologies to aid in performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Five (5) years of progressive experience in corporate tax including experience with multi-national corporations.
Big 4 accounting (or similar) firm experience preferred.
Must be proficient in Office365 and have advanced proficiency with Excel.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Must be organized, detail oriented, and can take initiative and operate with an owner-minded attitude.
Must be self- starter and pro-active in taking initiative as well as identifying and assessing issues and making appropriate recommendations.
Must follow through on commitments and understand deadlines are meaningful.
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally, within North America if required.
Light physical activity – ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Must have flexibility with work hours and be able to work extended and/or non-traditional work hours, especially near month-end or other financial reporting periods, including company holiday periods.
Tax Manager has the authority to stop an activity or person, who is carrying out an action that puts health, safety at risk or affects the environment.
Strong analytical and problem- solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Must have specific knowledge and skills required to perform duties outlined above and/or use tools and technologies to aid in performance.

Nice To Haves

JD and/or CPA preferred
Master’s degree in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounting for income tax calculations in the US.
Assist in compilation and preparation for international subsidiaries.
Assist Sr. Director - Tax in the audit of international accounting for income taxes and tasks relating to foreign operations on all tax matters as required (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.).
Run trial balances and related reports – aligning with accounting group.
Prepare provision to return reconciliations and related tax accounting adjustments.
Gather tax data and manage completion of federal, international (as related to domestic reporting requirements) and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support.
Compile data for sales, use, and property tax filings.
Assemble data as needed for compliance on other indirect tax returns as required.
Manage audits of federal, state, and local income tax filings.
Prepare and maintain federal, state, local tax calendar as well as other compliance obligations.
Manage, assist with and maintain tax depreciation calculations, reports and other related documentation.
Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations as appropriate.
Assist with state apportionment, Nexus and research.
Confirm proper work paper documentation for all filings.
Ensure that tax compliance requirements are being met in a timely and efficient manner.
Manage transfer pricing documentation and other arrangements.
Manage BEPS related documentation as requested.
Administer accounting with Company’s budgeting process as it relates to tax.
Comply with and enforce the PKC Group Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.
Comply with the environmental work instructions applicable to their job position.
Report any deviation on the environmental operational controls established and communicate improvement initiatives.
Participate in EHS training.