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Tax Director

Tax Director

MYR Group Inc. • IL, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Tax will lead the Company’s tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting functions. This individual will ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations and oversee the preparation and review of tax filings and financial statement disclosures. As a publicly traded company, the Director of Tax will play a critical role in managing tax provision processes under ASC 740 and maintaining SOX compliance. The Director of Tax will lead an internal team of tax professionals and manage third party tax service providers.

Company Overview

MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver projects including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of the company’s tax function, including income tax compliance, tax provision, planning, audits, and reporting, for direct and indirect tax in the US and Canada.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering growth and technical expertise.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual tax provision under ASC 740, including effective tax rate analysis and footnote disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K).
  • Perform high level review of all material tax filings to ensure understanding of reporting issues and positions and to ensure proper reflection of tax planning positions for corporate transactions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax returns and payments.
  • Monitor and interpret current and proposed tax legislation and assess impact on the company’s operations and financial position.
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize the company’s global tax structure.
  • Analyze and prioritize planning strategies and projects taking into consideration the business implications as well as efficiencies and benefits.
  • Forecast income tax expense and cash taxes and provide actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
  • Evaluate, help select and manage relationships with third-party tax providers, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
  • Guide the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of tax technology systems, with an emphasis on automation, accuracy, and control.
  • Enhance the tax operating model, driving process improvements, reengineering work flows, balancing workloads, and embedding best practices.
  • Support M&A and restructuring activities from a tax perspective, including due diligence, modeling, and integration.
  • Act as overall coordinator and quality control for incoming requests for tax planning input and discussions with non-tax personnel of tax planning decisions and results with respect to potential, planned, or in process corporate transactions.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls over tax reporting to comply with SOX requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and external partners.
  • Facilitate minimization of corporate exposure of all forms of taxation.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location.
  • Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

  • 15 or more years of corporate tax experience with similar-size organizations
  • Solid background in U.S. corporate tax compliance, GAAP, and other related U.S. accounting standards
  • Industry related experience preferred
  • Experience in management of a tax team or organization in a publicly traded company
  • Experience managing third party tax service providers
  • Preferred Education

  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting and / or Finance
  • Advanced degree in Tax or Master of Taxation - preferred
  • Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - preferred
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Expertise in corporate tax principles, methods, and applications
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement through people, process, technology and data-driven decision-making
  • Experience with tax compliance and provision software (Corptax or similar)
  • Experience with developing a strategic process to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with all tax-related activities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build trust across the organization
  • Thorough understanding of the business operations and goals
  • Proven project management capabilities
  • Ability to develop positive morale, create a sense of ownership and client service in a results-driven team environment, both functionally and with the rest of the organization
  • Ability to mentor and counsel effectively when working with personnel
  • Ability to travel, less than 5%
  • WHAT WE OFFER

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary $175,000-$200,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  • Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
  • Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
  • Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

    MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

    MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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