Management Level
FEQ is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation and credit technology. With over 5,000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s purpose is to care for every customer and simplify every transaction, delivered with less of an impact on the environment. In December 2021 EQ formally moved into private ownership by affiliates of Siris Group Capital, LLC.
EQ US is a leading provider of ownership data management, analytics and advisory services to public and private companies as well as corporate issuers and mutual funds. EQ offers a comprehensive product set, including transfer agency services, cap table management, equity compensation services, proxy solicitation and advisory services, private company solutions and bankruptcy claims administration services. Affiliates include D.F. King and Co., Inc., and Astrella Private Company Solutions, Inc. Learn more at: www.equiniti.com/us
Role Summary
The US Tax Manager will have a primary focus on all US income tax matters and be responsible for leading the US and Canada indirect tax compliance function, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. A key contributor collaborating directly with internal stakeholders as well as external advisors, to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, account reconciliations and other tax accounting tasks. This role will also drive technology projects to streamline and continuously improve compliance processes.
Core Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for maintaining all workpapers supporting CFC /FDE inclusions within the US 1120
Lead and drive the coordination and preparation of U.S. federal, state, & local income tax return filings, extensions, and payments
Work closely with the finance, payroll, IT, and other departments to gather, analyze, and review information required for tax filings and reporting. Effective communication will be essential to ensure that all data is properly aligned
Responsible for US and Canada indirect tax matters including compliance, documentation, audit defense, & reserve analysis for EQ and its affiliates, partnering closely with dedicated, internal resources in our Center of Excellence (CoE) in India to ensure seamless coordination and execution of key initiatives including monthly transactional tax reporting and account reconciliations to ensure compliance with internal controls
Ensure that all tax filing deadlines are met in compliance with the Company’s tax calendar
Own all responses to tax notices and tax authorities during audits and inquiries
Drive the review and improvement of tax compliance processes to enhance efficiency. This includes owning improvements to data gathering and reporting procedures in both U.S. and non-U.S. contexts
Co-lead special projects, including planning initiatives, process improvements, audit support, and tax technology implementation
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviors:
CPA and/or MST preferred
Significant relevant direct tax (1120) and CFC/FDE experience.
Experience with CFC/FDE inclusions of Form 1120
Substantially relevant indirect tax experience.
Proficiency is MS Excel
Onesource compliance and provision software
Oracle/Workday (ERP), Avatax/Vertex/Onesource Indirect Tax, BNA/Sage (F/A)
Amortization and Depreciation experience
CAF Number to engage IRS on issues
Fortune 500 experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a complex, dynamic environment
Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to multi-task and complete work accurately and on time in a remote work environment
Some travel required
Compensation
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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