Sr. Tax Analyst

(Job Id W340373)
Posted on 3/29/2010
Location:

WI


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $70000.00 to $85000.00/year
Job Description
Company
A diversified industrial company founded almost 100 years ago, that produces a range of tools and hydraulic equipment, as well as electrical and industrial tools for wholesale and retail distribution; Sell products to retail outlets such as Home Depot and Ace Hardware.
Serves 4 niche markets: Industrial, Electrical, Actuation Systems, and Engineered Products.
Operates in more than 80 locations across 30 countries.
Employs more than 7,400 people worldwide.
Sales over $1.4 billion; U.S. accounts for about half of the companys sales.

Community
The largest city in Wisconsin with a population over 600,000 and located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan.
Experience rapidly changing weather: The warmest month of the year is July, when the average high temperature is 82 F; January is the coldest month, with high temperatures averaging 27 F.
Home to the headquarters of 13 Fortune 1000 companies.
Boass a number of musical groups and venues, as well as festivals and a well-developed park system.
A rich history of involvement in professional and nonprofessional sports.

Position Summary
The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for preparation and review of corporate tax compliance functions including federal, state, and local tax audits. In addition, this individual will assist in strategic planning.

Position Functions
Work with financial management and staff involved in tax related matters.
Provides guidance and direction, as well as acts as a mentor, to the tax analysts within the department.
Provides leadership, project management and direction to department staff on key projects.
Provides direction in the review and consolidation of periodic income tax provisions of each subsidiary to assure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures.
Prepares financial analysis of related tax matters as required.
Reviews basic income tax preparation, federal consolidated income tax return, state and local income/franchise tax returns, and estimated income tax payments as completed by tax analysts for accuracy.
Reviews all preparation by the tax analysts for financial audits as required by corporate policy, governmental regulations and/or organizations. Assists the finance department in financial audit responsibilities as required.
Reviews the tax analysts preparation for federal income tax, state and local income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, and excise tax audits as required by law and coordinates the response.
Reviews the tax analysts preparation for federal income tax, state and local income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, and excise tax notices and coordinates the response.
Research and draft technical memoranda on various tax issues as required.
Assists in corporate acquisition and divestiture due diligence reviews as it relates to tax matters.
Assists in strategic tax planning an implementation processes.
Assists with planning and implementing changes in the tax and financial accounting systems.
Assists in the development, implementation, and training relative to corporate tax policy and procedures.
Will manage 2 tax analysts.

Background Profile
Solid coaching and supervisory skills; Ability to mentor those with limited or new tax knowledge.
Knowledge and experience with dynamic information systems; their processing capabilities and procedures.
4+ years tax experience.
Knowledge and experience with standard office software such as: Microsoft Office, enterprise software such as Hyperion, and either RIA (Research Institute of America) or CCH online tax research software.
Possess high ethical standards and integrity, as well as maintain good working relationships with all employees, management, and executives.
Experience with FAS 109 is a MUST.