Vice President of Tax Salt Lake City, UT - Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

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FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the workplace of choice for Achievers with Heart. We are one of the largest and most trusted leadership companies in the world, with directly owned and licensee partner offices in over 160 countries and territories. With more than 2,000 global associates, FranklinCovey transforms organizations by partnering with clients to build leaders, teams, and cultures that get breakthrough results through collective action.

Division & Department: Corporate Tax and Compliance

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Hybrid - Greater Salt Lake City, Utah area

Job Summary and Essential Job Functions

The Manager of Tax at FranklinCovey has a range of responsibilities related to tax planning, compliance, and management including:

Tax Planning: Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the organization's tax liability while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including federal, state, and international taxes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Financial Reporting: Work closely with the finance team to provide accurate tax-related financial information for internal and external reporting, including quarterly and annual financial statements.

Tax Research: Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations and provide guidance to the company on the impact of these changes.

Risk Management: Identify and manage potential tax risks and issues, ensuring appropriate strategies are in place to mitigate them.

Tax Audits: Manage and coordinate tax audits by relevant tax authorities and ensure that all necessary documentation is provided.

Transfer Pricing: Oversee transfer pricing strategies and documentation, ensuring compliance with international regulations.

Tax Strategy Development: Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies for business operations, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions.

Tax Accounting: Manage the company's tax accounting processes, including the calculation of income tax provisions and deferred taxes. Ensure proper legal entity accounting.

Tax Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the tax team, providing guidance and support to ensure the department's success. Prepare and monitor tax department budget. Approve tax department expenditures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field.
• 5+ years of corporate tax experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in income tax provision, federal and state income tax returns, and knowledge of corporate ERP systems.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax technology solutions and tools. Advanced certification/degree (CPA, Master's in Taxation).
• Expertise in international tax aspects of federal tax compliance, including foreign tax credit, GILTI, FDII and forms 5471.
• Experience as a corporate Tax Manager in a business enterprise or public accounting firm.
• Experience in a multinational or publicly traded company.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions from a tax perspective.
• Proven success in implementing process improvements and automation in tax functions.