Tax Manager

Gannett Fleming • Kansas City, MO

213d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Accounting team in Kansas City, MO or Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at your assigned office. The GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, is essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate tax accounting
• Strong leadership skills with previous experience directly managing other tax professionals
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Ability to prioritize projects, manage workload effectively and efficiently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with detail orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Previous experience with an Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management (AEC) firm or a CPA firm highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all tax reporting and compliance with necessary federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.
• Plan and prepare local, state and federal corporate consolidated and standalone tax returns, estimated tax payments, tax apportionment schedules and related tax documents.
• Directly manage a team of tax and accounting professionals.
• Analyze and review financial data to develop and implement tax strategies that ensure compliance with tax laws and optimize tax savings.
• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations keeping abreast of changes and developments and advise CAO/CFO on tax related issues and/or opportunities.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial and tax audits.
• Respond and prepare correspondence for tax notices received.
• Calculate and manage the Company's tax provision on the financial statements, including preparing tax analysis and reconciling tax accounts.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, business licensing, Secretary of State annual reporting and other state and local reporting to governmental authorities.
• Oversee storage records and retention guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in tax-related areas, implementing new technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree