Tax Compliance Manager, NW Suburbs

General Summary:
To manage and supervise the both the domestic and international tax compliance for a global, publicly held corporation. This will include federal and state income, sales/use, personal property and other tax filings of the department.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Manage and supervise the preparation of the federal income tax return
• Manage and supervise the preparation of the state income tax returns
• Manage and supervise the preparation of all international income tax returns and filings
• Assist with the preparation and review of the tax provision under FAS 109
• Provide assistance on all tax audits
• Manage, supervise and develop the tax compliance staff
• Manage and supervise the preparation of sales/use tax returns
• Manage the implementation and updating of tax compliance and FAS 109 software
• Manage and supervise the preparation of all other tax department filings
Qualifications:
• BS in Accounting required; MST and CPA preferred
• 10 + years in public and private sector accounting
• Strong computer skills (Excel and Word). People-soft experience as well as experience with Corp Tax compliance products and FAS module a plus
• Very strong verbal and analytical skills. Ability to communicate clearly with department management on highly technical topics
• Able to analyze a range of options and be able to ask questions to narrow down options to a practical choice of action. Must be comfortable with choices that are not just black and white
• Must be a self-starter who is able to learn in a highly technical area. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. May need to work and interact with employees of the various Business Units

To apply, please forward your resume in Word to me directly for consideration.  Email me at lnesslar@htassociates.com.  All responses will receive a reply either via phone or email.  If this position is not a fit for you, please alert your network who has strong tax experience to get in touch with me.  Thank you.