Direct Tax Manager : 26-01950

Akraya; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Direct Tax Manager in Vernon Hills, IL. This role leads US income tax compliance, accounting, reporting, forecasting and strategy, while managing a tax team. You will partner with senior leadership on complex tax matters to drive performance and compliance.

You will oversee federal and state tax compliance, plan and implement tax strategies, and drive improvements in processes and data quality. Experience in global corporate tax and GAAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with US income tax compliance.
• Strong ASC 740 and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in corporate tax within global finance.
• Proven leadership of tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee US income tax compliance, audits, planning, and reporting.
• Manage execution of the global income tax compliance calendar.
• Develop and implement strategies for tax burden reduction.
• Provide guidance and development for tax team members.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and audits technical knowledge and experience.
• Functional management as lead of a U.S. federal/state income tax co-sourcing arrangement.

Skills

US Income Tax Compliance

ASC 740

Tax Provision

Corporate Tax

GAAP

Job description

Primary Skills: US Income Tax Compliance (advanced), ASC 740 (advanced), Tax Provision (advanced), Corporate Tax (advanced), GAAP (advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 3 Months Location: Vernon Hills, IL - 60061 (Remote CST) Pay Range: $55/hr - $60/hr

Job Summary: This role is crucial for supporting the tax function's annual and ongoing objectives within a forward-thinking finance organization. The Direct Tax Manager will lead income tax compliance, accounting, reporting, forecasting, strategy, and analysis, while managing a team of tax professionals. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact organizational growth by partnering closely with senior leadership on complex tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee US income tax compliance, audits, planning, and reporting.
• Manage execution of the global income tax compliance calendar.
• Develop and implement strategies for tax burden reduction.
• Provide guidance and development for tax team members.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and audits technical knowledge and experience.
• Functional management as this individual will broadly lead a U.S. federal/state income tax co-sourcing arrangement and day-to-day tax operations.
• Drive toward process improvement, streamlining, and automation.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP.
• Proven experience leading and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• This role requires experience in corporate tax, specifically within a global financial environment, with a preference for individuals who have led teams.