Corporate Tax Senior

Fincantieri Marine Group has an opening for a Corporate Tax Senior in the Finance department at our Fincantieri Marine Group -- Green Bay location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located at Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

The Corporate Tax Senior will play a key role within the Finance Department, assisting the Corporate Tax Manager with corporate tax related matters (internal and external stakeholders) within the organization, including but not limited to, tax reporting, compliance, researching and planning. In addition, this role will also be involved in other ancillary matter such as providing tax and accounting support to all FMG business units, and assisting with various grant reporting requirements. Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Skills and Functions

Corporate Tax-related matters

• Compile tax information required for the preparation of Federal/State quarterly estimates, tax provisions, multi-state apportionment, and annual Federal/State Corporate Income Tax Returns.
• Assist in the preparation of Federal/State current income tax and deferred tax provisions for FMG and corresponding operating entities.
• Prepare Property Tax filings for all business units.
• Compile and assist in the preparation of annual tax filings (Form 1099's, 1042's, etc.).
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure foreign vendors are W-8 compliant
• Submit quarterly 1042 withholding tax and Federal/State income tax payments
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of the Sales & Use Tax Returns.
• Tax review of fixed asset lives, methods, research, etc.
• Ability to use critical thinking to analyze information obtained and/or situations. In addition, have the ability to communicate potential solutions via logical reasoning.
• Prepare/file annual business license renewals for all business units

Grants/Credits

• Assist in the gathering, compiling information associated with tax credits and grants
• Compile annual tax credit and grant reporting packages
• Critical judgement/analysis of information to be reported

General Accounting

• Develop a thorough understanding of financial systems used to collect tax information in order ensure proper tax accounting and reporting requirements are met
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and preparing financial data
• Participate in month-end closing activities
• Various ad-hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Fincantieri utilizes basic universal competencies for all employees that are consistent with our strategy, culture and values. Our competencies are intended to provide basic behavioral expectations for all roles and include the following:

• Open Mindset: Identify and analyze potential problems to implment effective solutions, adopting alternative perspectives and methods to improve processes, activities and tasks, embrace change and proactively seek development opportunities to acquire new skills
• Strategic Leadership: Lead toward shared and common goals while promoting a culture of trust, cohesion, follow through, and support, engaging with others and leveraging their peculiarities to successfully create value for the entire organization and promote development
• Accomplishment: Own projects and activities to achieve or exceed objectives, focus on priorities, time and budget constraints, resources and quality, embrace internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• Social Connection: Work interdependent and enhance collaboration between different teams, actively listen, communicate and share knowledge, embrace diversity and take value from all differences while promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusiveness

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Three years of accounting and corporate tax preparation, including multi-state filings experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experience with financial systems (preferably one or more of the following: SAP, BAAN, Epicor, Sage FAS, OneSource)

• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US Tax Laws

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.