Overview

Xanterra Travel Collection is a growing, exceptional group of travel and leisure businesses operating across the globe. Our properties/services combine dramatic settings and landmark buildings with exceptional service to deliver unforgettable experiences. We are inspired by our guests, our environment, and each other. Headquartered in our beautiful new Greenwood Village, Colorado offices, we strive to create a collaborative experience and a transformational journey for our valued team members. We have a high commitment to sustainability, growth and are seeking driven, innovative individuals who value offerings in career development and professional advancement. Our Travel Collection includes lodging, food and beverage, Windstar Cruises, short-line railroad, and adventure travel companies. Please visit xanterra.com for more information on the company and its environmental initiatives.

We are currently seeking a well-orginized, driven Senior Tax Manager to join our team with Xanterra's Corporate Office Team in Greenwood VIllage, CO! This role will be accountable for formulating and executing comprehensive tax strategies on a global scale, overseeing compliance, and strategically planning for both domestic and international operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for domestic and international operations to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Lead tax research for new business ventures, projects, or expansions, providing insights into potential tax benefits or liabilities, both domestically and internationally.
• Conduct tax due diligence for potential investments or acquisitions, identifying potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and assess potential risks related to tax compliance, domestically and internationally, implementing effective risk management practices.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations to proactively address emerging issues.

Compliance Management:

• Oversee the preparation and review of accurate and timely federal and state income tax returns for the C-Corp, including tax workpapers and state apportionment schedules.
• Prepare pro forma S-Corp returns and state apportionment schedules for parent company reporting.
• Track all deferred book/tax differences by property and record adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain tax provision work papers for year-end reporting at various levels.
• Manage and oversee both the preparation and accuracy of taxable income estimates for both C-Corp and S-Corp entities and related payments, as necessary.
• Maintain tax book roll forwards for all companies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant domestic and international tax laws and regulations.
• Manage the submission of property tax renditions and payments, ensure compliance with property tax regulations.
• Manage the review and submission of sales tax returns and payments for multiples states and localities.
• Manage compliance charts for taxable and exempt transactions for all companies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of various other returns.

Asset Management:

• Supervise and maintain tax books in the asset management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of depreciation methods, conventions, and lives.
• Implement best practices for tracking and reporting tax-related information within the asset management system.

Financial Reporting and Accruals:

• Manage the monthly income tax accrual process, including monthly journal entries, ensuring proper accounting for tax liabilities.
• Oversee the completion and review of GL account reconciliations for various tax related accounts.
• Manage the formulation of property tax budgets for individual operations.

VAT and GST Management:

• Oversee Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance for international operations.
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely submission of VAT/GST returns and payments.

Collaboration, Communication, and Leadership:

• Collaborate with finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment between tax and financial data.
• Communicate effectively with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate compliance and address any audit-related matters.
• Oversee the tax accountant by providing guidance, training, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in tax-related functions, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Possessing a sharp and insightful mind while consistently paying close attention to detail.
• Exceptional skill set utilizing Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• OneSource and DataFlow software experience highly desired.
• Infor CloudSuite software experience a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extremely well-organized and demonstrated ability to process large amounts of data efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work in a fast-paced environment prone to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates both the initiative and capability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being self-motivated and effective in collaborative team environments.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• CPA
• Graduate degree in tax highly preferred.
• Significant experience in tax-related roles, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and influencing strategic decision-making.
• Ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 plus incentive.

BENEFITS: For full-time employees, Xanterra offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; PTO and Holiday Paid Time Off; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance; and Employee Discounts and Travel Deals.

EEO: Xanterra is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.