Tax Manager

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity to join our Menzies Aviation team at our USA Corporate Office in Grapevine, Texas. We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to contribute to a strong in-house tax function in the US, working closely with the Group Tax team in the USA. We are seeking an individual who will engage in day-to-day details of the Group’s tax planning, payment and filing obligations while taking a strategic view of the Group’s North American tax profile.

If you love being in the heart of the operation and are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of aviation, please read on!

• Assist with the day-to-day functions of the tax department for all North American taxes to which the Group is subject including federal, state and local taxes, franchise taxes, excise taxes and fuel taxes
• Assist in managing and continually assessing the Company’s tax processes and ensure necessary improvements are implemented and coordinated effectively
• Assist the Director of Tax in long-term tax planning and strategy
• Review monthly/quarterly filing of excise fuel taxes (federal and state)
• Assist with preparation and review of federal, state & local income/franchise returns
• Assist with review of state & local business licenses and annual reports
• Responsible for industry specific filings and managing outside audits
• Preparation of internal documentation for transfer pricing, preparation of foreign tax compliance, tax projection modeling and special projects
• Research tax laws and regulations, keeping updated with changes and assessing the potential impact on the North American business, keeping relevant internal stakeholders updated
• Review of income tax provisions
• Review of BEAT planning and compliance
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned by the Director of Tax
• Support the Director of Tax in all matters
• Lead the US tax department during the absence of the Director of Tax

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s degree in taxation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 6-9 years’ combined experience in public accounting and industry
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite (Excel, pivot tables & VLOOKUPs)
• Experience with CCH Access Tax preparation software, and Thomson Reuters Checkpoint tax research software
• Experience with federal consolidated tax returns
• State unitary combined, nexus consolidated, and separate income tax returns
• Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) compliance and planning
• Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI)
• Internal Revenue Code Section 163(j) interest expense limitation
• United States and Canada Transfer Pricing
• Federal and state fuel excise tax credits
• Strong technology, research, and communication skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. international and foreign tax regulations, including tax accounting and compliance
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth tax research and develop sound tax positions
• Able to adapt to fast-paced, changing environment and technology
• Team player
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to meet internal and external deadlines
• Calm under pressure
• Good communication skills and ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn new subjects

CPA, bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s degree in taxation

Proven ability to conduct in-depth tax research and develop sound tax positions;
Strong knowledge of U.S. international and foreign tax regulations, including tax accounting and compliance

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