Sr. Tax Accountant

Brown and Caldwell•Golden, CO

5d•$95,000 - $142,000

About The Position

The Sr. Tax Accountant is responsible for U.S. and Canadian tax accounting and compliance for Brown and Caldwell and its subsidiaries, including tax preparation and filings, deferred taxes, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, financial data analysis, and reporting. The role manages the company's direct tax compliance processes and proactively identifies opportunities to improve them. Work is performed under minimal supervision; the problems addressed are complex and decisions may significantly affect Finance & Accounting and the organization.

Requirements

At least 8 years of tax accounting or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
CPA designation.
Expertise in international, federal, and state tax compliance, deferred tax, tax planning, and income tax accounting.
Expertise preparing annual and quarterly tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, provision workpapers, uncertain tax positions, and tax footnote disclosures.
Ability to make independent decisions and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated use of Microsoft Excel to transform high-volume data, develop advanced formulas, and streamline complex processes.
In-depth knowledge of transfer pricing, tax reporting, tax credits, and deductions.
Critical thinking skills for solving complex problems.
Experience handling tax compliance issues and conducting financial analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing outsourced income tax compliance deliverables.
Experience with TurboTax.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the company tax calendar to meet deadlines.
Partner with external tax providers to ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations.
Coordinate Canadian tax compliance, prepare income tax returns, calculations, and supporting memorandums, and complete income tax returns.
Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including book/tax differences, uncertain tax position reserves, and schedules supporting deferred tax asset and liability balances.
Manage tax return preparation, including annual federal research and development tax credit determinations with internal project managers and external tax credit providers.
Develop and implement tax planning for federal and state taxes, including preparing and submitting quarterly estimated tax payments for multiple jurisdictions.
Provide technical leadership on tax compliance and advise on changes in tax laws and their implications for the company.
Prepare and file joint venture and city tax returns.
Research and respond to federal and state tax notifications.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective internal controls over tax processes.
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments, communicate compliance impacts, and propose tax-planning alternatives.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments as organizational needs evolve.
Contribute to developing processes, implementing technology, and changing policies, including creating user procedures, guidelines, communication strategies, and training.