TAX DIRECTOR

Home Interiors & Gifts, a Dallas based home decor industry leader has an excellent opportunity for a Director of Tax.

The Tax Director is responsible for preparation and review of federal and state income tax compliance, tax accruals, and related account reconciliations. Manage state and local sales tax and property tax compliance and appeals process. Direct and dispense of federal, state, city and county audits including negotiation of settlements. Review ans supervise business licensing function. Direct, create, and implement strategic planning for company tax minimization on permanent and temporary cash flow basis.

* Maintains knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax and U.S., state, and local sales tax laws and regulations; identifies areas requiring modification and implements changes to ensure compliance with tax codes and regulations.

* Directs the preparation and authorizes the filing of corporate and subsidiary state and federal income tax returns, amended returns and extensions. Responsible for the proper filing of all federal and state payroll tax returns, state and local property tax returns as well as all employee benefit returns.

* Works with consultants to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of foreign (Canadian and Mexican)income tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable tax codes and regulations.

* Oversees the accurate and timely processing of all U.S. and Canadian sales tax transactions for Home Interiors and subsidiary companies.

* Responds to technical tax questions and advises executives of the tax advantages or disadvantages of business decisions. Prepares tax research and tax memorandums concerning major tax issues and reviews for completeness and accuracy memos from outside consultants.

* Ensures that documentation is maintained to substantiate deductions taken, income claimed and basis for tax treatment on special issues.

* Responsible for timely completion of accounting entries for federal, state and foreign current income tax and deferred income tax (FAS 109) provisions and relate disclosures and footnotes for SEC reporting. Analyzes and reviews tax related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and conformity with relevant financial accounting standards.

* Participates in the development of and maintains Home Interiors and subsidiary company income tax policies and procedures.

* Corresponds with federal, state and local taxing authorities concerning all tax issues and audits and defends the company's filing position including the participation and negotiation of settlements with taxing jurisdictions. This includes the initiation, participation in and the negotiation of state and local sales tax collection agreements.

* Reviews and supervises the preparation of annual reports for all tax jurisdictions.

* Selects, trains, motivates, supervises and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.

* Prepares annual budgets and reviews monthly budget variances for department.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with emphasis in tax and accounting.
- 8+ years of corporate and state tax experience.

PREFERRED:
- Master's Degree with emphasis on in Tax or JD.
- 10 years corporate and state tax experience in a public accounting firm.