Tax Manager

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The Opportunity

This position manages activities related to the preparation and filing of federal, state and local tax returns of the company and its US and Puerto Rico diagnostics affiliates. Manages a team of professional and support staff in planning, researching, reviewing and preparing company, affiliates and subsidiary tax filings. This position serves as a technical expert in US tax compliance, income tax provision, and tax regulations and their application to the organization’s business, and is responsible for providing sound, practical tax  advice to management on all tax matters in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Vice President with the implementation of the department’s annual strategic operating plan.  Assists with planning within assigned area and directs and coordinates the ongoing activities to meet established objectives and timeliness in a fast-paced, multi-subsidiary environment.

• Effectively manages assigned staff in a manner consistent with organizational policies and values. Is responsible for managing the annual performance review feedback process to enhance work processes and employee understanding. Motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing personnel to achieve effective and efficient department operations.

• Oversee the planning, research, review and preparation of the company, affiliate and subsidiaries income, sales and use, and property tax returns, and Annual Report tax filings. Supervises the review prior to submission to relevant taxing authorities. Ensures timely compliance while identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize tax liabilities through the consistent application of federal and state laws and regulations.

• Coordinates tax matters related to audits, notices, controversies, and litigation support.

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the interim and year-end financial statement tax provisions and the oversight and monitoring of the transfer pricing calculation and documentation.  

• Serves as principal contact for negotiations with state and local revenue auditors.

• Prepares and reviews refund claims, protests, and administrative appeals. Leads  planning initiatives to identify tax efficiencies and manage risk across entities and jurisdictions.

• Maintains supporting accounts and records, ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness.

• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments and subsidiaries.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• MBA or CPA certification preferred

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience with a major public accounting firm and/or with the tax department of a large company, or similar job-related experience

• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as income tax provision

• High level of competency in application of tax research software, tax preparation software, and Excel

• 3+ years previous supervisory or management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a deadline-driven environment

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and resources effectively in a fast-paced environment

This position is based in Indianapolis, IN and has a weekly requirement of 3 days/wk on-site.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $97,100 - $180,300.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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