Senior Director, Tax

This role can be remote in most states but we are not currently accepting applications from residents of NY, CO, CA and WA. 

The Senior Director of Tax will oversee income tax-related functions focusing on partnership related responsibilities. This includes managing income tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities related to the partnership.  Familiarity with tax and financial reporting issues specific to an Up-C structure with a minority interest is required.  This person will also be responsible for managing all activities related to a Tax Receivable Agreement, including managing relationships with external tax advisors pertaining to all aspects of the TRA and related partnership filings.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for all aspects of a partnership structure and a tax receivable agreement within a consolidated corporate group; including income tax compliance for the partnership, lead efforts and partner with the AVP for quarterly and annual financial reporting updates for the partnership forecast, coordinate multi-year taxable income forecast and provide inputs for the TRA update
• Manage the reporting of the TRA liability for the quarters and year-end and cash efficient maintenance of the TRA agreement

• Responsible for providing inputs for the quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740, specific to inputs for the partnership and responsible for update of a multi-year taxable income forecast for purposes of the TRA quarterly update pursuant to ASC 805
• Liaise with the legal department to stay current with unit exchanges in a given quarter and implications of such exchanges for updates to the IRC Section 743(b) basis step-up
• Liaise with the AVP and outsourced provider for quarterly updates of the book/tax differences for the outside basis in the partnership
• Manage federal and state income tax compliance for the partnership including maintenance of the capital accounts for the partners
• Facilitate quarterly estimated tax distribution requirements pursuant to the LLC agreement  
• Stay current with US and international tax law legislation or updates
• Update tax basis balance sheet for material exchanges
• Responsible for SOX controls for the quarterly TRA update and , including identification and mitigation of risk from impact of changes to business and regulations on such controls  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Masters in Taxation or specialization preferred  
• 15+ years of tax experience in a publicly traded multinational company or combination of Big Four and publicly traded multinationals with a focus on income tax reporting and compliance for a partnership within a public company setting
• Familiarity with subchapter K concepts including IRC section 704(b), 704(c), 743(b) in an Up-C structure 
• Experience with the high tech/software industry preferred
• Experience with Tax Receivable Agreements, familiarity with ASC 805 and 450 concepts as they pertain to a TRA  
• Ability to review information and impact of issues strategically, and coordinate the modeling of such impact to communicate a concise and correct tax result clearly 
• Familiarity with domestic and international provisions of Subchapters C and K, loss company provisions.  Required to stay current with changes in tax laws and regulatory updates around the world      
• Identify and execute departmental efficiencies and improvements through automation of processes to ensure best in class controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 purposes

• Self-starter and demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities 

• Establish, monitor, maintain & document policies and procedures and internal controls as acquired companies are integrated 
• Ability to complex problem-solve, both independently and working as a team 
• Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent understanding and broad experience with ONESOURCE income tax provision tools.  Familiarity with small automation such as Alteryx, ONESOURCE OWM and/or Dataflow, SharePoint to improve transparency, management reporting and analytics a plus.  Familiarity with NetSuite a plus 
• Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, strong work ethic, critical thinking and ability to build collaborative relationships 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to leverage relationships and effect change 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to present clearly and concisely to all levels within the organization 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General office environment and responsibilities requiring:
  • Extensive use of the computer which involves viewing a monitor and keyboarding for most of the workday
  • Placing and receiving phone calls
  • Occasionally moving and lifting objects up to 20 pounds