Tax & Accounting Manager

Steinway & Sons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contribution

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Steinway & Sons is seeking a Tax & Accounting Manager to support the Chief Accounting Officer across corporate reporting, divisional accounting, and tax planning. The role collaborates with the Global Leadership Team, FP&A, HR and Legal to strengthen controls and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has CPA credentials, 7+ years in public accounting, and strong US GAAP experience. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and room to influence global finance

Qualifications

• CPA is required for this role and demonstrates professional standing.
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting are required.
• Strong US GAAP background is essential for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, multi-task, collaborate, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Ensure compliance with Company accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Support pension accounting and disclosure reporting.
• Lead annual insurance renewal data collection and validation with global teams.
• Prepare consolidated tax provisions and manage year-end tax provision documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and manage tax extensions and payments.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation for domestic and international regulations.
• Assist in developing tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with internal control documentation and policy maintenance.
• Prepare annual asset impairment testing analyses and engage auditors as needed.
• Produce management reports for the Global Leadership Team and finance organization.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Internal controls

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Fixed Assets

LeaseQuery

Planful

MS Business Central

MS Dynamics

Job description

Description
Steinway & Sons is looking for their next Tax & Accounting Manager. This position supports the Chief Accounting Officer across several key areas. Responsibilities include corporate-level financial reporting and analysis; management of divisional accounting and reporting; leading tax compliance, disclosure, and planning activities; assisting with corporate-level system and process improvements; internal control compliance; and special projects. This role also requires the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across various functions of the Company, including the Global Leadership Team, FP&A, Divisional Finance, HR, and Legal.

Description
Steinway & Sons is looking for their next Tax & Accounting Manager. This position supports the Chief Accounting Officer across several key areas. Responsibilities include corporate-level financial reporting and analysis; management of divisional accounting and reporting; leading tax compliance, disclosure, and planning activities; assisting with corporate-level system and process improvements; internal control compliance; and special projects. This role also requires the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across various functions of the Company, including the Global Leadership Team, FP&A, Divisional Finance, HR, and Legal.
Main Responsibilities

• Support the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Company accounting policies and US GAAP
• Support pension accounting/disclosure reporting
• Support the annual insurance renewal process via data collection and validation from global finance teams
• Prepare the consolidated quarterly income tax provision and manage the year-end tax provision preparation and documentation, including required footnote disclosures
• Lead and coordinate with external tax consultants, and ensure timely and complete filing of tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and returns
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation of transfer pricing policies and practices to ensure compliance with domestic and international tax regulations
• Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize the Company’s tax position and align with overall business objectives
• Assist in the maintenance of critical accounting policies
• Assist with the implementation and documentation of internal financial controls
• Prepare annual asset impairment testing analyses
• Engage external auditors in technical accounting matters in a timely and comprehensive manner and manage data request lists in a timely and complete manner
• Prepare management reports and analyses, to be provide to the Global Leadership Team and other members of the finance organization
• Perform special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests
  

Requirements
Qualifications

• CPA required
• 7+ years’ experience in public accounting
• Strong US GAAP background
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills and ability to understand the context of the audience (both internal and external) and adapt communication style as necessary
• Strong analytical capabilities as demonstrated by use of probing and thoughtful questions to ensure all relevant information is known and incorporated into decision making processes
• Ability to plan, multi-task, collaborate, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Hands-on demonstrated ability to see the big picture / think broadly while also diving down into operational details
• International accounting experience and manufacturing accounting experience, a plus
• Experience with Sage Fixed Assets, LeaseQuery, Planful, MS Business Central, and MS Dynamics, a plus
  

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $140,000-$160,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package on the first day including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, generous 401k contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.