Position Overview:

The VP, Tax will be responsible for the company’s tax compliance and planning. Additionally, this role will involve mergers and acquisitions work as the company is poised for growth. 

What you will do and achieve:

• Manage of all aspects of tax planning and reporting, including federal income, state income, Partner K-1, sales & use, property, and other indirect tax as well as all tax audits.
  1. Ensure income tax compliance related to domestic and foreign operations, including preparing returns and estimated payments
  2. Ensure state sales & use tax compliance, including reviewing nexus and overseeing registration and reporting where required
  3. Preparation and review of the tax provision in accordance with US GAAP
  4. Partnership distribution estimates and annual K-1 preparation
  5. Liaise with Human Resources to ensure payroll tax compliance
  6. Documentation and compliance with transfer pricing requirements
  7. Develop and maintain tax calendar
• Monitor tax developments and tax changes including new tax laws impacting the Company. Assess and guide organization with the potential tax impact as well as opportunities and alternatives. Systematically communicate ongoing and new tax changes.
• Develop and implement tax policies and document tax processes.
• Evaluate tax implications pertaining to new transactions and ensure compliance is reached after transactions close.
• Other ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required.

Who you are:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. 
• Master of Taxation, JD or CPA preferred.

Experience

• 15 years of experience as a tax professional
• 5 years of experience with Big 4 or Second Tier accounting firm
• 5 years leading a corporate tax function
• Experience with Avalara Avatax preferred
• Experience with Avalara CertCapture a plus

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Experience with financial accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus)

Core Competencies

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties

Other Desirable Attributes

• Experience with Canadian tax filings

This job description is a general listing of the required tasks and expectations of the position and in no way implies that the duties listed above are the employee’s only responsibilities. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, responsibilities and training as instructed by their supervisors. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position may require additional hours outside of the standard work schedule including occasional holiday, evening and/or weekend hours in order to meet deadlines or to accommodate customers.

LightBox and all its holding companies are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the LightBox and its holding companies to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.                 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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