Tax Manager

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the firms tax compliance planning and reporting across federal state local and international jurisdictions. This role plays a critical part in managing income sales and use property payroll and other indirect taxes common in the AEC industry. The Tax Manager partners closely with Finance Payroll Project Accounting and external tax advisors to ensure compliance minimize risk and support the firms growth across multiple jurisdictions and project types.

This position will report to the Treasurer.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Manage and oversee preparation review and filing of all US federal state and local tax returns including:
- Federal and state income/franchise tax returns
- Sales and use tax returns (multistate)
- Property and personal property tax filings
- Payroll related tax filings as applicable
Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and filings across all jurisdictions.
Monitor and respond to tax notices audits and inquiries from taxing authorities both for US and overseas offices.
Lead and direct all tax compliance and reporting matters for the companys overseas offices with the assistance of local tax advisors as necessary.

AEC Specific Tax Matters

Oversee sales and use tax compliance related to construction engineering design and consulting services.
Provide guidance on tax treatment of project based activities including nexus considerations job costing impacts and indirect tax exposure.
Support business development and project teams with tax guidance related to contract structures project locations and client requirements.

Tax Provision & Financial Reporting

Prepare and/or review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with GAAP.
Coordinate tax related disclosures and support financial statement audits.
Partner with Accounting and FP&A on tax impacts to forecasts budgets and long range planning.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the firms effective tax rate and cash flow.
Review and advise on tax issues for new project structures or new tax jurisdictions which the company is considering.
Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting the AEC industry and advise leadership on potential impacts.
Support entity structuring mergers acquisitions and other strategic initiatives from a tax perspective.

Systems Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and documentation.
Improve and standardize tax processes leveraging ERP systems and tax software where applicable.
Partner with Payroll Project Accounting and IT to ensure accurate tax data flows and reporting.

Leadership & Collaboration

Manage and develop internal tax staff if applicable.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors and auditors.
Collaborate cross functionally with Finance HR Legal and Operations to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
CPA designation strongly preferred
7 years of progressive tax experience including public accounting and/or industry experience
Prior experience in an AEC professional services or project based environment strongly preferred
International tax compliance experience strongly preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of federal and multistate tax regulations including sales and use tax
Understanding of AEC business models project accounting and indirect tax issues
Extensive experience with tax provisions and financial reporting under GAAP
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to nontax stakeholders
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Dynamics or similar systems a plus

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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Employment Type :

Full-time