Manager, State Tax

IHG•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing the state income tax compliance process, assisting in worldwide financial tax reporting, state income tax audits, state tax research, planning projects, and managing sales tax audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. CPA designation required.
6 to 8 years progressive work-related experience in preparing federal and state corporate income taxes in a public accounting firm or equivalent in industry, with at least 3 years of supervisory/team leader experience.
Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation, including the ability to plan, delegate work and manage a tax compliance process within deadlines and budgets.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff.
Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting principles and concepts.
Demonstrated ability to use best practices in order to minimize tax liability for a corporation.
Demonstrated effective tax planning and research skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve and coordinate tax examinations with foreign, federal, state and local IRS auditors and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Manage the Company’s state income tax compliance process.
Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation to assess the impacts to the Company.
Prepare all state income tax workpapers required to support US Year End financial tax reporting, Budget, and 3 year plan.
Review and approve tax accruals for recording at the corporate level and provide financial reporting information to PLC and the Company’s worldwide auditors quarterly, at the end of each year, and for forecasting purposes.
For state income and sales tax audits, supervise the collection of documents and data required to complete Information Document Requests and communicate with various auditors as needed. Negotiate and discuss with state representatives to settle examinations and disputes.
Manage the staff’s collection, organization, and analysis of tax preparation data from internal and external sources to complete all state tax returns and forms. Provide guidance, support, and review to staff during the information gathering process. Review state income tax returns prepared by third party compliance provider. Ensure that best practices are applied, that all work meets state regulations, and that the Company’s tax liability and exposure are minimized. Ensure compliance with SOX guidelines.
Manage assigned state tax planning projects. Supervise staff as needed. Perform research and fact-finding on state income tax issues. Assist on other planning projects, including acquisitions or dispositions of group assets as needed.
Manage state income tax notices by reviewing state adjustments or questions, researching potential issues, and providing supporting documentation to state representatives to resolve notice issues.