Tax Manager

4 weeks ago


Franklin, United States EPITEC Full time

JOB SUMMARY FOR TAX MANAGER:


  • Lead and manage all stages of U.S. federal tax audits and controversy, including corporate income tax, employment tax, withholding tax, and excise tax audits, for the various industries (automotive, financing and insurance)
  • Develop and implement comprehensive audit defense plans in collaboration with federal tax compliance and tax planning teams, internal departments and external advisors
  • Prepare and present clear and concise explanations of tax positions to IRS auditors
  • Gather, review and deliver information to the IRS in response to information and document requests, including working with many internal information providers
  • Attend regular meetings with the IRS and be the main contact person with IRS agents
  • Assist with negotiating resolutions of tax controversies with IRS Appeals
  • Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to research and analyze complex tax issues
  • Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to build audit-ready files to support the company’s tax positions
  • Work with the tax accounting team to ensure uncertain tax positions are correctly reported in the financial statements
  • Implement tools to organize and track progress of audits, deadlines, deliverables etc.
  • Keep management and other key stakeholders informed on federal tax audit matters
  • Keep the state income tax compliance and audit teams informed of federal tax audit topics that may have an impact on state tax positions
  • Build strong work relationships with key internal stakeholders (Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, IT, Legal, R&D, Purchasing, HR etc.)
  • Stay current on changes in federal tax laws and IRS audit procedures
  • Manage the performance and spend with external audit advisors
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards, encourage open and transparent communication, promote diversity and reward employees’ initiatives that bring value to the tax organization



RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TAX MANAGER:


  • Opportunities for rotation, growth, and long-term employment are available.
  • Travel is not required.
  • While there is no direct people management, interaction with every function within the company is necessary.
  • Advisors and the IRS may request information, and it is essential to prioritize these requests. The role involves working with various departments, managing staff indirectly, and setting deadlines.
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience is required, managing IRS audits either as a full-time job or in a split arrangement with Tax.
  • Weekly face-to-face meetings with the IRS are part of the job, requiring the ability to take charge of the room.
  • The ideal candidate must possess significant finesse and people skills, alongside technical expertise, and be adept at calibration.
  • Experience with the IRS and federal audits is required, specifically in areas other than state or local, sales and use, or state returns.
  • The position focuses exclusively on federal tax audits before the IRS, encompassing income and employment tax, and defending W-2s, 1099s, etc.



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR TAX MANAGER:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Advanced degree or professional certification preferred (CPA, LLM, JD, MBA, MA, MS)
  • 10+ years of related experience at professional level
  • Relevant experience working directly with the IRS
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills



SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAX MANAGER:


  • Organizational skills
  • Verbal and written skills
  • Writing and research skills
  • Be able to manage conflict and tough conversations
  • Will lead/drive organization
  • Not fearful of automation



Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.


How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.


What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.


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