Lead Tax yst

Northwest Talent Solutions is a leading Technology Finance and Healthcare staffing/recruiting and HR/DEI consulting firm partnering with outstanding clients within the private industry and public sector. Currently we are partnered with a preferred client in the healthcare services industry in search of a highly talented Lead Tax Analyst.

Job Summary:

The Lead Tax Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function including the performance of tax research and planning. This role requires keeping abreast of changes in tax law and identifying tax issues and opportunities. This is a hybrid role 3 days in office 2 days remote.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage tax filings provisions and forecasts for the company and its subsidiaries
• Ensure timely completion and remittance of tax filings in accordance with internal and external deadlines
• Perform tax research and planning functions
• Manage federal and state/local examinations
• Provide direction and guidance to other Tax Staff
• Stay informed of changes in tax law and communicate impacts to relevant parties

Qualifications:

I. Education:

• Required: Bachelors degree in accounting
• Preferred: Masters degree in business administration or taxation

II. Experience:

• Required: 7 years in tax accounting compliance and planning
• Required: Experience in leading projects of varying size and complexity
• Preferred: Experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
• Preferred: Statutory accounting experience and knowledge of insurance taxation

III. License(s)/Certification(s):

• Preferred: Licensed attorney OR CPA

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
• Familiarity with federal state and local taxes for various entity types
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship building and problemsolving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strategic thinking and proactive approach to creating trust with business units

Screening Questions:

• Do you have 7 years of experience in tax accounting compliance and planning
• Do you have experience leading projects of varying size and complexity
• Are you familiar with GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
• Do you have experience with federal state and local taxes for various entity types
• Are you comfortable working with government agencies and external auditors

For confidential immediate consideration please apply with a formal copy of your resume along with your salary expectations and answers to all outlined screening questions.

Scale Beyond the Talent Bar

Remote Work :

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