Vice President of Taxation

Brief Role Description:

Responsible for all tax affairs of a complex multi-state corporate structure, including all tax planning, development and implementation of tax policies and procedures for an $800 million company. The ideal candidate has an in-depth understanding of federal, state, local and telecom taxation in the US and can tackle tax issues in a complex multi-state organization structure while running day-to-day operations of the department. The person will be responsible for managing the team that handles all of the day-to-day tax matters for the corporation.

Key Responsibilities:
•Responsible for managing all corporate tax matters including tax planning, research, compliance, audits, M&A support, development and implementation of tax strategies, tax risk management and development of polices and procedures
•Managing the tax preparation and compliance for all sales/use, property, gross receipt filings and federal and state income and franchise tax filings on a timely basis and in compliance with all relevant regulations
•Provide technical research and recommend positions on complex tax issues open to interpretation
•Research and implement new tax laws or tax impact in regards to how they relate to the Company
•Responsible for minimizing the company’s tax burden through pro-active tax planning
•Develop and train tax department of 5-6 staff. Implement professional and personal development programs for tax staff
•Management of tax audits and negotiate effectively with tax auditors where necessary
•Responsible for FAS 109 tax provision, tax accounting and tax related financial statement disclosures
•Responsible for tax risk management and related FAS 5 disclosure
•Prepare and review quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments
•Develop strong working relationships across functional areas and within the department to encourage two-way dialogue of potential tax consequences of contemplated transactions
•Identify and implement departmental operating efficiencies, including automation techniques
•Supervision of special projects
REQUIREMENTS
Position Requirements:
•Ten plus years of relevant corporate tax experience, with emphasis in complex multi-state companies. Big 4 experience and/or large consolidated multinational company, required
•Demonstrated knowledge of tax law, procedures, rules and regulations
•Demonstrated ability to relate to key business issues, and use sound decision–making skills.
•Effective written and verbal communication skills
•Must be detail-oriented, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to deal with multiple changing priorities.
•Demonstrate excellent business judgment in tax planning decisions and the ability to effectively communicate complex tax technical concepts to business leaders
•Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tax professionals and external tax service providers
•Understanding of FAS 109 and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
•Ability to create and effectively communicate goals and motivate tax professionals

Minimum Education:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related, plus CPA, MST and/or JD

Computer Skills:
•Advanced PC skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Word.
•Tax compliance software and tax research tools, as needed