Job Title:

Director, Tax

Department:

Finance

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under direction of the VP of Tax, the position is responsible for US GAAP tax accounting & reporting, including income tax compliance and income tax audits, leading a team of tax professionals to successfully meet all income and operating tax compliance requirements at the federal, state and local tax levels.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: Timely and accurate financial reporting and disclosure for all aspects of US GAAP and SEC quarterly and annual  tax accounting and reporting including the ASC 740 tax provision process.Identify, analyze and document exposures for FIN 48/ASC 741-10 reserves.Identify and resolve GAAP technical tax accounting matters as they arise.Calculate quarterly and annual effective tax rates; work with treasury team to forecast cash taxes.Collaborate with internal and external teams to successfully meet income tax compliance requirements for quarterly estimates and annual income tax returns.Provide review/oversight for all other operating tax compliance requirements.Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team.  Identify current and future talent needs, assess strengths and gaps, and put development strategies in place.Ensure that the tax team’s tax accounting processes, documentation and related systems are in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley internal control requirements.Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of developments to the management team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to tax laws.Manage technology and processes to ensure efficient and effective data gathering for tax return purposes; develop new policies/procedures as needed for tax compliance; recommend change and where needed to improve processes; maintain concurrent audit-ready workpapers and financial records for all filings.Manage income and other tax audits and inquiries by government authorities.Assist to identify, analyze and implement tax planning opportunities, including for M&A transactions and business initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Accounting  10 or more years experience combined public accounting and corporate taxPreferred Qualifications: CPA preferredAbility to exercise discretionAbility to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals Ability to make independent time-sensitive decisions Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities Ability to multitaskAbility to work both individually and as a teamAdvanced deductive reasoning and analytical skills Experience in Microsoft, specifically ExcelExperience with OneSource Tax Provision softwareExperience manipulating and interpreting dataProficient time management skillsSelf-motivatedStrong written and oral communication skills
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Accounting (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), Bachelors: Supply Chain Management (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Accounting/Payroll, Auditing, Finance, Management-Mid Level

Job Opening ID:

00504451 Director, Tax (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.