Requisition ID 22276BR
Job Title Associate Manager, Federal Tax Compliance
Division Corporate
Business Unit Finance
Business Functions Accounting/Auditing
Business Sub-Functions Tax Assessment and Collections
Country United States
State MI
City Kalamazoo
Shift 1st
Job Description Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a medical technology industry leader?

Building strong relationships quickly will be key as you will be collaborating with US and international divisions, key executives at our US based divisions and our corporate executives. In this role you will interact with multiple cross-functional groups and must have strong problem solving skills and be able to effectively influence others at all levels within the organization.

If you are someone that enjoys new challenges, loves to work with people and has Federal Tax management expertise, this is the job for you!

Job Summary:

• Assists with managing the company's federal tax compliance processes
• Integral member of highly respected, dynamic global tax team
• Reports to the Senior Manager Global Tax Compliance
• Collaborates with the Business Unit and Global Tax personnel as well as cross-functional departments

Essential Responsibilities:

Directly responsible for the following global tax compliance activities:
• Supervise tax return preparation and assist as necessary
• Review single entity tax returns and portions of the consolidated tax return
• Prepare and/or review provision to return reconciliations
• Develop and update standard divisional tax reporting templates
• Evaluate compliance processes and create efficiencies
• Prepare tax returns for e-filing
• Develop annual tax compliance training plan and materials
• Train tax department personnel on compliance procedures, software and documentation standards
• Manage tax software vendor relationship(s)
• Maintain, manage and oversee use of CorpTax (Super User)
• Oversee consolidation of Forms 1099
• Manage reporting and filing of Forms 1042 and 1042-S

Support Senior Manager Global Tax Compliance with the following global tax compliance activities:
• Develop annual compliance plan and monitor progress
• Develop and manage compliance policies and procedures to minimize overall tax risk
• Work with divisional finance personnel to streamline compliance process and enhance standardization
• Calculate/review complex tax adjustments and ensure proper documentation
• Review consolidated tax return and working papers
• Responsible for technical accuracy of US consolidated federal tax return
• Ensure accurate inclusion of international activities on US consolidated tax return
• Work with service providers to coordinate non-US tax return and statutory audit preparation to ensure timely reporting of foreign entities
• Implement enhanced non-US tax compliance process
• Assist with the management of the global effective tax rate
• Research complex tax issues and draft detailed technical memorandums
• Responsible for staff development and promotion

Assist with federal audits, as requested

Support Global Tax team as needed on tax planning projects, including recurring and non-recurring transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and other strategic issues

Participate in departmental tax projects as requested

Develop and foster strong working relationships with Business Unit colleagues and cross-functional departments

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• Minimum 5+ years experience in tax compliance
• Must have thorough knowledge of U.S. tax rules, including U.S. reporting of international operations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• CPA, MST and/or JD preferred
• Prefer a combination of public accounting and corporate experience
• Significant hands-on experience with U.S. consolidated federal tax return compliance
• Excellent communication, organization and self-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Strong research and writing skills
• Self-starter with excellent project management and partnering skill
• Management experience with a track record of motivating and developing staff
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships internally with business units and cross-functionally
Desired Skills/Preferences:

• Large multi-national corporation and/or Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Experience with CorpTax and Hyperion software preferred
• Exposure to international tax issues preferred
• Experience with multi-state tax filings preferred
• Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations
Percent Travel Required up to 10%