Purpose:  As a Senior Tax Specialist see yourself supporting the Director and Managers of Income Tax in compliance with FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Conducting research on income tax matters and proposed business transactions in their formative state and recommending course of action to achieve optimum tax position for the Corporation. Performing a review of various income tax returns and reports prepared by tax analysts and specialists

See Yourself:

• Supporting the Director and Managers of Income Tax in compliance with FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
• Filling a leadership role in the tax department; reviewing returns, payments and annual reports which have been prepared by Analysts or Specialists; providing constructive feedback to return preparers
• Conducing research on income tax matters. Interpreting statutes, rulings, regulations and court cases in the context of the operations of the Corporation. Communicating the results of the research to management
• Studying proposed business transactions in their formative state and recommending course of action to achieve optimum position for the Corporation
• Working with Target’s Financial Planning and Forecasting team to forecast tax payments and tax goals
• Working closely with the Income Tax Audit Managers to resolve potential tax controversies
• Reviewing Operating Company accounting and record retention practices related to tax areas. Communicating any necessary changes in accounting policies to financial reporting
• Preparing tax returns as assigned
• Performing and assisting in performance of projects as assigned
• Performing other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in accounting
• Eight to ten years tax experience in large corporation tax department or equivalent in tax practice with a public accounting firm
• Strong accounting, communication, organization, and leadership skills
• CPA and/or MBT preferred