Axogen is hiring for a Tax Manager in Tampa, FL!

Job Summary of the Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is responsible for providing tax planning, preparation, and compliance services for the company. The Tax Manager will work with other members of the organization to develop and implement tax strategies that will help the company minimize its tax liability. The Tax Manager will also be responsible for all federal, state, and local tax returns, as well as responding to tax audits.

Requirements of the Tax Manager

• Bachelors in Accounting required; Masters in Tax/Accounting a plus, MBA (Master in Business Administration) a plus
• Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required
• At least 7 years of tax related experience:
  • Public company industry experience, required
  • Previous public accounting experience serving public companies preferred; at a Big 4 or large regional firm preferred; 3 years in tax preferred
  • Previous life science industry experience, preferred
• Expertise in tax and tax accounting in accordance with tax laws and regulations, US GAAP, SOX, and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) reporting.
• Experience effectively collaborating and influencing others.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize and execute.
• Exceptionally effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Expert Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with Accounting Software, i.e. Great Plains a plus.
• Experience in implementation of financial systems.

Responsibilities of the Tax Manager

The specific duties of the Tax Manager include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for corporate tax provision/disclosures and compliance with current US GAAP and accounting policies.
• Communicate corporate tax provision and disclosure results to management and other stakeholders.
• Complete Federal, State and Local (SALT) tax reporting.
• Payroll taxes, payroll preparation, filing, payroll tax returns and reporting.
• Oversee payroll system setup to ensure earnings and deductions codes accurately capture taxes.
• Collect and remit sales and use tax.
• Assess and value tangible property, prepare and file property tax returns.
• File international tax returns and respond to international tax audits.
• Identify, research, apply and monitor applications for tax incentives that may be available to the company.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies that will help the company minimize its tax liability.
• Provide tax planning advice to management related to tax issues.
• Stay up to date on changes in tax laws and regulations and prepare written communications on tax issues for leadership review.
• Ensure that the company is properly registered to pay taxes in all jurisdictions where it operates and ensure they remain up to date.
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to tax compliance and tax planning.
• Analyze and report on KPI data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all tax-related activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and increase cost savings for the tax process.
• Ensures compliance with company policies. 
• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting that are designed to prevent and detect material misstatements in the company's financial statements related to taxes and related disclosures required by SOX.
• Builds and maintains relationships cross-functionally and with external experts to foster collaboration both inside and outside of Finance and Accounting.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for tax reporting and tax accounting questions 
• Ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned. 

Location

111 West Oak Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

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