Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
Join a Fortune 500 retailer as their next Manager of Income Tax Accounting, where you will have the unique opportunity to receive stock options at the manager level, a benefit rarely offered at this position. This role provides direct exposure to executive leadership, including regular interaction with the CFO from your first month. The position offers a clear succession path to Director within three to four years as part of strategic succession planning already in place.
This publicly traded company has demonstrated consistent growth and profitability while maintaining a strong promote from within culture. You will lead a dedicated team in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the organization’s success. The company offers comprehensive benefits including 401k matching from day one, competitive bonus structure, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
The company provides relocation assistance to help the right candidate make a smooth transition to Springfield, Missouri. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with low cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming community that makes it an ideal place to build both your career and personal life.
Job Description:
The Manager Income Tax Accounting will lead all aspects of accounting for income taxes while managing and developing a team of tax professionals. This role requires both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive the tax function forward.
You will prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year end income tax provisions, ensuring accuracy in all tax accounting entries and account reconciliations. Working closely with external service providers, you will coordinate federal, state, and local income tax compliance while managing any resulting tax audits. The role involves preparing and reviewing the income tax footnote for audited financial statements and SEC reporting requirements.
As the technical expert, you will manage tax accounting methods for fixed assets, inventory valuations, and tax credit opportunities. You will monitor legislative changes to identify tax savings opportunities while maintaining full compliance. The position requires research on complex tax issues and providing strategic recommendations to leadership. You will also oversee state transfer pricing studies, international tax reporting requirements, and personal property tax renditions.
Leadership responsibilities include developing team members’ technical skills, managing departmental workflows, and fostering a collaborative culture. You will interact regularly with various departments including HR, Legal, and Operations to support business initiatives. The role requires someone comfortable working in a fast paced environment where you remain hands on while providing strategic direction.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 6 years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or large corporations
• Proven experience with tax provision software such as OneSource Income Tax, CorpTax, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP accounting principles
• Understanding of SEC regulations related to tax accounting and financial reporting
• Experience with deferred tax accounting, fixed asset tax treatment, and LIFO accounting methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop professional staff
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills for interaction with all organizational levels
Preferred:
• CPA certification
• Experience in retail, manufacturing, or distribution industries
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting
• Experience with state and local tax matters
• Knowledge of international tax compliance
• Background working with lean tax departments requiring versatility
• Experience coordinating with third party tax preparers
• Familiarity with tax audit defense and controversy management
The ideal candidate combines technical tax expertise with practical business acumen, demonstrating both leadership capability and willingness to remain actively involved in detailed tax work. This person thrives in collaborative environments and embraces the opportunity to build something meaningful while developing the next generation of tax professionals.
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