What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at GSM Outdoors?
Description
Job Purpose: The Tax Manager prepares and reviews complex tax returns, conduct tax research, advises management on tax strategies and mentors junior staff.
What You'll Do
Job Purpose: The Tax Manager prepares and reviews complex tax returns, conduct tax research, advises management on tax strategies and mentors junior staff.
What You'll Do
- Lead the preparation and review of all indirect tax compliance and reporting activities
- Lead and review sales and tax, income tax, and excise tax filings
- Mergers and Acquisitions due dilligence
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of VAT, GST, and other indirect tax returns
- Support tax audits and manage correspondence with tax authorities
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting
- Advise internal departments on the tax implications of business transactions
- Develop and implement indirect tax strategies and policies, including process improvements
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise on potential impacts
- Conduct tax research and provide guidance on tax issues
- Coach and mentor junior tax accountants
- Supervise tax engagements and provide constructive feedback
- Coordinate projects and monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field
- Master's degree in taxation is a plus
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in indirect tax compliance with multi-state experience
- Prior experience with Vertex O-series indirect software preferred
- Strong understanding of sales and use tax laws and regulations
- Proficiency with tax software (e.g., Vertex, SAP) and accounting/CRM tools
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Strong research, communication, and collaborations skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team
- Well-organized