Senior Director (or Director) of Tax

The Senior Director (or Director) of Tax is responsible for managing and maintaining the Company’s tax strategy and cash taxes, tax accounting, tax compliance and tax operations functions. Oversee Tax Manager and ensure income tax provision, disclosure elements of financial statements and income tax returns are accurate and complete. Provide transaction tax compliance support as needed. Support key corporate projects, identify hidden areas of potential income tax savings and opportunities and perform income tax planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:

This leadership position requires the following non-delegable responsibilities:

• Fully own the mission, goals, operations, and results of the team and areas of responsibility.
• Provide strong leadership to span of control (direct and indirect reports); demonstrate effective leadership in all interactions companywide. This leadership includes generating enthusiasm and shared commitment; identifying and setting direction; teaching, growing, and empowering; owning outcomes; and leading by example. Specific leadership duties include:
• Self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and changing priorities.
• Highly motivated and willing to take ownership of duties and responsibilities. A strong desire to succeed is expected.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, external auditors, legal counsel, and as a team member with others at varying levels in the Company.
• Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to routine business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports.
• Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
• Detail oriented but also able to see the big picture.
• Experience in the preparation of consolidated federal and state income tax provisions required; preparation of such provisions in a complex accounting environment preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP as it applies to income tax provision preparation required.
• Experience in the preparation of multiple entity consolidated federal and state income tax returns required.
• Experience in the preparation of partnership income tax returns required.
• Experience processing income tax returns using CorpTax software preferred.
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT: champions and supports department and company change.
• DECISION MAKING: uses sound, logical judgment based on data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action.
• PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION: analyzes workload and establishes appropriate priorities; sets measurable and achievable goals and objectives for the team.
• MENTORING & DEVELOPMENT: utilizes interpersonal skills to guide, direct, and influence others to achieve results.
• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: sets clear performance expectations for team.
• Establishing the vision and tone for the department, consistent with company culture and mission.
• Establishing clear, measurable, and achievable goals and performance expectations and following up appropriately.
• Hiring individuals who can accomplish those goals and meet those expectations; providing them the open communication, training, tools, and mentoring needed to be successful and develop professionally; establishing a development path commensurate with capabilities and potential.
• Providing clear and accurate feedback to individuals and teams on a timely and consistent basis. Identifying and addressing performance problems early and effectively before they damage Company’s interests and demoralize other employees.
• Effectively managing processes including annual performance reviews, compensation adjustments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions up to and including termination in an unbiased and consistent manner.

This is a senior level position functioning as the subject matter expert (SME) requiring demonstrated advanced proficiency in all areas of responsibility and specialized knowledge. Performs most complex tasks with little to no assistance, anticipating and preventing problems and roadblocks before they occur. Works under minimal to no supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES – Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION – Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
• COMPLIANCE – Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY – Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS – Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
• SAFETY & SECURITY – Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years progressively responsible income tax compliance or public accounting experience. *
• Including a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory or management position managing a staff of two or more professionals.

* CPA firm experience in a relevant accounting role may substitute for tax accounting experience up to a two for one year basis.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Public accounting and/or experience with a U.S. public reporting company.
• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Telecommunications experience.
• Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.