Director of Tax

Company: Alliance Resource Group
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Alliance Resource Group is partnered with a long-time client in the software industry for a Director of Tax to lead their in-house provision tax work.Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical reviews of partnership and corporate federal and multi-state tax returns, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and reviewing all related work papers.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance departments to gather and provide necessary information for tax planning and compliance reporting.
• Perform technical reviews of income tax provisions in line with ASC 740.
• Review quarterly and annual SEC filings and disclosures, including completing the audit disclosure checklist.
• Mentor, develop, and oversee the Tax Manager, as well as recruit new talent as needed for team expansion.
• Research federal and state tax legislation to assess its impact on the Company's compliance and reporting requirements.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance and reporting, including conducting research, analysis, and communicating sales and use tax matters to senior management.
• Manage workflow with external tax service providers, ensuring timely filing and reporting of tax-related items through collaboration with accounting and finance departments.
• Analyze the impact of business structure changes and transactions on income tax reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices within the tax department.
• Conduct monthly reviews and analysis of partnership tax distribution calculations, communicating with partners as needed.
• Review quarterly TRA liability calculations, valuation allowances, and tax provisions, working with external tax service providers.
• Manage external tax providers to prepare studies on R&D tax credits and Sec. 174 capitalization/amortization.
• Handle external tax audits, including but not limited to income, sales and use, and property taxes.
• Serve as a strategic tax partner, proactively identifying opportunities for tax savings and providing feedback through ad hoc analysis or presentations.Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in federal and state taxation.
  • Experience in the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations and partnerships.
  • Active CPA preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting for income taxes under ASC 740.
  • Previous experience with a Big 4 or large CPA firm preferred.
  • Management experience.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Analytical skills to develop and implement improvements or recommendations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent organizational abilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.
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