Sr Mgr, Business Tax

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Business Tax is a hands-on leader for pass-through tax across The Friedkin Group's large operating companies. You will own compliance and planning for S corporations and operating partnerships with multi-state footprints; where complexity comes from scale of operations and transactions, not necessarily the volume of entities/K-1s. Serving as the business tax expert and advisor to the businesses and shareholders with broad cross-functional and stakeholder influence, you will work closely with the tax leadership team on the business tax function of the tax department to meet the expanding needs of the organization. As part of a collaborative family office team, you will also partner closely with business leaders, Finance, and the Family Office. You will be responsible for a global approach to all business tax planning and reporting and the most tax efficient structures for the shareholders. This role is designed as a path to Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited four-year college or university Required.
• Master's Degree Preferred.
• 7-9 years experience including at least 7 years in public accounting Required.
• Strong technical command of S-corporations and partnership rules (allocations, basis, distributions).
• Working knowledge of SALT impacts for operators.
• Experience in strategic business structuring and transaction planning.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex tax issues to stakeholders outside the Tax Department.
• Strategic thinker, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Leadership & interpersonal/communication skills, ability to work closely with others and cultivate relationships as the business unit liaison.
• Skilled with identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely filed business tax returns (with a focus on Form 1120S), quarterly tax projections, and tax provisions.
• Manage multi-state apportionment, composite/withholding as applicable, sales & use considerations, and franchise tax.
• Coordinate and monitor state, federal, and sales tax audits, if any.
• Specialize in the operations, business plans and ongoing initiatives of the businesses to provide consultative tax planning and drive value through tax optimization.
• Advise the businesses regarding the tax efficient execution of transactions and potential business opportunities including strategic tax planning for acquisitions and divestitures of businesses.
• Standardize and automate workflows (data intake, apportionment, e-file, workpapers); champion quality and cycle-time improvements.
• 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 businesses is an accurate depiction of facts and circumstances.
• Monitor tax law changes, proposals, court decisions, and IRS and state rulings.
• Lead and develop a small team; set priorities, review work, and coach for growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree