Steel Partners-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

The VP Tax will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer for the Company. A key member of the corporate team, this position will both partner with and support the executive teams of Steel Partners including client companies and affiliates. This individual is an integral part of the SPH corporate team, responsible for managing the internal tax team and the Company’s various outside tax advisors in order to establish and implement corporate tax policy, directing and/or recommending company-wide and individual operating company activities designed to minimize tax liability and, at the same time, assures compliance with domestic and foreign tax laws and regulations, provides support to ensure corporate tax policies, procedures and controls are in use and fully effective at the Company. In addition, the VP Tax effectively manages and develops standard work processes for tax accounting functions to ensure accurate public reporting and disclosures.

  • Manage the global tax calendar and oversee the timely submission of all tax related filings, including corporate returns, partnership returns and K-1s.
  • Manage the determination of Federal and State tax liabilities on behalf of the Company. Ensure appropriate and timely filing and payment of tax liabilities.
  • Manage the services provided by outside tax advisors including scope, timing and fees.
  • Direct and improve tax planning practices affecting the Company as a whole and/or its individual operating companies or subsidiaries.
  • Organize tax records and documentation to drive effective tax planning.
  • Oversee maintaining up to date inside and outside tax basis of assets and businesses.
  • Direct and oversee cross-border taxation matters, income tax and procedures to minimize the Company's liability.
  • Help identify, evaluate, and advise management on the income tax consequences of current and proposed strategic transactions.
  • Support implementation of global corporate tax initiatives by working closely with internal functions such as Legal, Finance and Treasury.
  • Oversee and manage any federal and state tax audits of US entities.
  • Oversee the US GAAP consolidated quarterly and year-end income tax provisions.
  • Monitor and provide analysis of legislative and regulatory developments.
  • Periodically evaluate the firm's legal/tax structure to ensure it appropriately aligns to business needs.
  • Supervise and evaluate current internal tax staff and recommend changes in size and needed expertise.
  • Work closely with the Business Development team and outside tax advisors on M&A activity.
  • 15+ years progressive taxation experience including direction of domestic and international tax planning and compliance.
  • Command of all aspects of the tax function.
  • Experience in managing various outside tax advisors.
  • Superior collaboration and communication skills, conflict management capabilities, and strong executive presence/composure.
  • Strong process orientation and a track record of improving the Tax function’s operations and efficiency.
  • Working knowledge of tax consequences and compliance related to publicly traded partnerships is desirable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA credentials is desirable; Masters in Taxation or related advanced degree preferred.
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