Director of Tax - Addison Group

Position: Director of Tax

Location: Irvine

Compensation: $190k - $220k + Bonus + Equity

Responsibilities

• Performing a technical review of partnership and corporate federal and multi state tax returns, including reviewing all related work papers and adherence to SOX compliance requirements.
• Coordinating with accounting and finance departments to gather/provide information required for tax planning and compliance reporting requirements.
• Performing technical review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Review quarterly and annual SEC filings and disclosures, including audit disclosure checklist.
• Develop, mentor, and oversee the Tax Manager and recruit for new talent for team expansion if required
• Researching federal and state tax legislation to assist in understanding the impact on compliance and reporting requirements of the Company.
• Overseeing indirect tax compliance and reporting requirements. Includes research, analysis, and communicating with senior management regarding sales and use tax matters.
• Managing external tax service provider workflow and communicating with accounting and finance departments to ensure timely filing and reporting of tax-related items.
• Analyzing impacts on income tax reporting with changes to business structure and other transactions.
• Identifying and implementing tax department process improvements and best practices.
• Monthly review and analysis of partnership tax distribution calculations and communicate with partners as needed
• Quarterly review and analysis of TRA liability calculations, valuation allowances and tax provisions in collaboration with outside tax service provider.
• Manage external tax provider to prepare studies regarding R&D tax credits and Sec. 174 capitalization/amortization.
• Handle external tax audits that include but not limited to income, sales and use, property taxes.
• Act as a strategic tax partner to proactively assess and identify opportunities for tax savings and provide feedback in the form of ad hoc analysis and/or presentations.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 7+ years’ experience in federal and state taxation
• Preparation and review experience of federal and state tax returns for corporations and partnerships.
• Active CPA preferred
• Experience with accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740
• Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred
• Management experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Strong attention to detail and high-level of accuracy
• Ability to handle extremely sensitive information requiring the utmost discretion and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills required