Tax Compliance Manager

Tax Compliance Manager - Morristown, NJ 07960

Must-Haves

US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (5-10+ years of experience preferred)

US GAAP income tax provisioning

Experience with SAP / HFM / Corptax / Alteryx (a plus)

This is an integral role, with the key focus on US income tax matters, including federal and state tax compliance and tax reporting.

Tax Compliance

Review all federal pro-forma tax returns in Corptax and all applicable supporting workpapers.

Timely review of all federal forms / attachments for filing of the Avaya federal consolidation.

E-file the Avaya federal consolidated tax return.

Review of state / locality returns prepared by Avaya / 3rd party resources.

Review quarterly federal & state estimates and extensions.

Manage and mentor an income tax associate.

Assist with any information document requests as relates to any federal and state income tax audits.

Investigate and resolve income tax notices.

Coordinate tax payments on behalf of the Avaya tax department.

Tax Reporting

Assist with quarterly and annual US GAAP income tax provision.

Review the Company's Income Tax account reconciliations on a quarterly basis.

Review federal book-tax difference calculations .

Review deferred tax asset / liability work papers and balances.

Review of state tax reporting workpapers.

Assist with documentation of applicable internal tax controls.

Other Matters

Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; cash tax management, business support, corporate project support.

Drive efficiency and simplicity into the Avaya tax function, including through standardization & simplifications of processes and utilization of technology

Liaise with external tax advisors on relevant matters.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organized, analytical and a team player

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Proven ability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions

US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (5-10+ years of experience preferred)

Experience with automation of income tax processes (a plus)

College degree in Finance / Accounting related discipline (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree

MS in Taxation and / or a CPA (a plus)

Experience with SAP / HFM / Corptax / Alteryx (a plus)