Senior Tax Manager
Red Lobster
Overview
The role of the Senior Tax Manager is to oversee all areas of income, property, and sales tax for Red Lobster. This includes saving federal, state, and local tax dollars for Red Lobster through both planning and audit activities while complying with the tax laws. In addition, the role serves as a tax advisor to other Corporate departments by performing tax research and calculations, including employee benefits, compensation, and employment tax.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and direct a team of 4 employees, including 2 direct reports, establishing performance metrics and providing coaching and constructive feedback.
Tax Compliance and Reporting
Oversee and manage the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of US federal, international, state, and local income, sales and use tax returns. Ensure all tax filings comply with relevant laws and regulations.Lead and coordinate the efforts of the department and external consultants involved in tax return preparation. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the quality and accuracy of work.
Tax Audit and Minimization
Supervise and assist in managing tax audits, ensuring the primary focus is on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulationsReview and guide analysts in responding to auditor requests for documents, reconciliations, and explanations, ensuring responses are timely, accurate, and comprehensive
Tax Planning and Strategy
Analyze existing and emerging tax laws to assist in planning company activities that minimize the tax burden and optimize cash flow. Collaborate with internal teams to develop tax strategies that align with the company's financial and operational goals.Stay informed of the latest developments in tax laws and regulations through reading and continuing education, ensuring the company remains compliant and proactive in its tax strategy.
Tax Reserve and Accounting
Supervise and assist in the preparation of quarterly tax reserve schedules, ensuring that reserves are accurately calculated and properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and tax regulationsOversee the preparation of year-end tax accounting reporting, including ASC 740, ensuring that all necessary tax-related information is accurately included in the company's financial statements. Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
5+ years tax experience in public accounting or comparable industry experience, including supervisory/management experienceExperience with tax preparation and research software
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in AccountingCPA Certificate
OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to handle multiple priorities in efficient mannerProven leadership abilitiesOutstanding organizational skillsStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenKnowledge of tax research software
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters of TaxMulti-state, tax experience Apply
The role of the Senior Tax Manager is to oversee all areas of income, property, and sales tax for Red Lobster. This includes saving federal, state, and local tax dollars for Red Lobster through both planning and audit activities while complying with the tax laws. In addition, the role serves as a tax advisor to other Corporate departments by performing tax research and calculations, including employee benefits, compensation, and employment tax.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and direct a team of 4 employees, including 2 direct reports, establishing performance metrics and providing coaching and constructive feedback.
Tax Compliance and Reporting
Oversee and manage the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of US federal, international, state, and local income, sales and use tax returns. Ensure all tax filings comply with relevant laws and regulations.Lead and coordinate the efforts of the department and external consultants involved in tax return preparation. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the quality and accuracy of work.
Tax Audit and Minimization
Supervise and assist in managing tax audits, ensuring the primary focus is on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulationsReview and guide analysts in responding to auditor requests for documents, reconciliations, and explanations, ensuring responses are timely, accurate, and comprehensive
Tax Planning and Strategy
Analyze existing and emerging tax laws to assist in planning company activities that minimize the tax burden and optimize cash flow. Collaborate with internal teams to develop tax strategies that align with the company's financial and operational goals.Stay informed of the latest developments in tax laws and regulations through reading and continuing education, ensuring the company remains compliant and proactive in its tax strategy.
Tax Reserve and Accounting
Supervise and assist in the preparation of quarterly tax reserve schedules, ensuring that reserves are accurately calculated and properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and tax regulationsOversee the preparation of year-end tax accounting reporting, including ASC 740, ensuring that all necessary tax-related information is accurately included in the company's financial statements. Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
5+ years tax experience in public accounting or comparable industry experience, including supervisory/management experienceExperience with tax preparation and research software
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in AccountingCPA Certificate
OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to handle multiple priorities in efficient mannerProven leadership abilitiesOutstanding organizational skillsStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenKnowledge of tax research software
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters of TaxMulti-state, tax experience Apply
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