Tax Manager

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. We are looking for a tax accounting and compliance manager to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of our company’s federal and state income tax returns and to assist with the preparation of our tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures. The ideal candidate is a team player who will manage the team to greater performance, identify and implement tax strategies and work with the accounting team to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk. The Tax Manager will monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make the appropriate recommendations for updates to policies and strategies. The ideal candidate is highly focused in their pursuit of ensuring compliance and achieves this goal through optimizing reporting procedures and driving the successful function of the tax team. Responsibilities for Tax Manager Preparation/review of consolidated corporate federal, state, and local income tax returns, estimates and extensions. Ensure all reporting and filing obligations are completed accurately and filed timely, including developing an overall compliance calendar and coordinating of timing with the team. Assist with the preparation of the Company’s global quarterly and annual income tax provision and related financial statement footnotes and disclosures. Assist with tax provision process improvements, including the design/implementation of tax provision and reporting software. Assist with the identification and implementation of appropriate tax planning strategies. Manage and facilitate federal and state income tax audits and inquiries as needed. Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team. Qualifications Certified Public Accountant required 5 years of corporate tax experience in a corporate or public accounting role and at least 2 years of experience in a management role. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Detailed knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporations. Familiarity with international tax concepts preferred. Demonstrated experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements. Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders. Proficient with Excel and Word Experience with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax provision a plus. This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. Visit www.fortna.com.