Tax Manager

Hendrick Automotive Group

Location: 6000 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212

Summary: The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for the completion of all appropriate tax returns and ensures compliance with Hendrick Automotive Group (HAG) policies and external regulations. Responsible for meeting tax department deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Review and/or prepare federal, state, local, and special tax returns for partnerships, S- corporations, C-corporations, trusts and individuals

• Review and/or prepare LIFO calculations for all dealerships

• Review fixed asset schedules for depreciation for all dealerships

• Review various year end tax calculations such as computation of demo wages

• Respond to state and federal tax notices on behalf of our dealerships

• Implements accounting policy changes related to tax issues

• Assist in gathering information for tax audits

• Assist Senior Accounting Managers with any tax questions they may have

• Research federal, state and local tax issues

• Oversee the supervision of the tax staff

• Responsible for scheduling Tax Department assignments

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values

• Complies with Company policies and procedures

• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o GED

o High School Diploma

o Associate Degree

√ Bachelor Degree

o Master Degree

o Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

√ Accounting

o Automotive

o Business

o Human Resources

o Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

o up to 3 years

√ 3-5 years

o 5+ years

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced knowledge of applicable tax law and regulations.

Certificates and Licenses:

√ Valid Driver’s License

√ Certified Public Accountant

Computer Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Ability to learn the Spreadsheet software, tax software, and other software programs for operational needs.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, tax specialists and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled hours may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays to meet required deadlines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment at the management office and on occasion in dealerships. Position requires frequent interaction with Management Office employees, dealership management and dealership employees.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Executive management, groups of managers, vendors, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and tax reports.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.