Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company’s federal, state, local, and indirect tax compliance and reporting activities. This role ensures timely and accurate tax filings, supports tax audits, identifies tax risks and opportunities, and coordinates with internal departments, headquarters, and external tax advisors.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including estimated payments and extensions.Oversee sales and use tax, property tax, franchise tax, and other indirect tax filings.Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and ensure proper recording of tax liabilities, receivables, and expenses.Coordinate with external tax advisors and provide accurate and complete supporting documentation.Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, notices, and inquiries.Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate their potential impact on the company.Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, and process improvements.Review contracts and business transactions for potential tax implications.Maintain tax calendars, workpapers, supporting documentation, and internal controls.Support ERP and tax-system improvements, including tax-code configuration and data validation.Provide tax guidance and training to relevant employees.Assist with special projects, acquisitions, restructuring, and other business initiatives as needed.
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.
EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.CPA, EA, or Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including corporate tax experience.Experience with federal and multistate income tax compliance and tax provisions.Working knowledge of sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes.Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and responding to tax authorities.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with ASC 740 preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.Experience with a multinational manufacturing, engineering, or project-based organization.Experience working with foreign headquarters or global tax teams.Knowledge of import duties, tariffs, permanent-establishment risks, and international tax matters.Experience improving tax processes and strengthening internal controls. xzbcwsv
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:
• Ability to self-control under pressure and fast-paced work-environment• Ability to meet required deadline• Ability to build trusty and co-operative relationship with suppliers, customers, co-workers, and management team
HICO America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.