Sr. Manager, Tax

SUMMARY:  The Sr. Tax Manager will assist the Sr. Tax Director in managing all aspects of the tax function within VSE. This role will take a lead in technical tax projects, performing complex activities for the tax department including US federal, state, and international income and non-income tax matters, tax compliance, tax accounting and SOX 404 compliance. This position offers the ideal candidate an opportunity to work in a managerial role that interacts closely with both accounting team and BU leaders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage income tax compliance process including federal, state, and local tax return preparation, state nexus analysis, application of revenue sourcing rules, and quarterly estimates and extensions.
• Research tax technical issues, analyze impact to the organization and prepare memorandum for audit and tax purposes.
• Prepare tax provision calculations, supporting analysis and tax disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Monitor SOX 404 control procedures for the corporate tax functions and prepare / review audit documentations.
• Coordinate with external consultants on special tax projects, including acquisition due diligence, accounting method changes, tax legislation implementations, and foreign jurisdiction tax compliance.
• Manage tax audits and controversies.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relations.
• Spearhead strategy and goal setting initiatives within the accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • or an additional 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of diverse Tax experience in the C corporation tax area.
  • including 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Proficient with tax return software.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Public Accounting experience.
• Master’s degree.
• 14+ years of progressive work experience.
• CPA designation.

OTHER:

• 15% travel required.
• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.