Tax Manager

Swissport International AG; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in airport ground services as a Tax Manager, where your expertise will drive accurate tax filings and innovative tax planning. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the tax function and ensure compliance with US and international tax laws. This position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including health and wellness programs, paid vacation, and a 401(k) with company match. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for tax legislation and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Sick time

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of US tax accounting, reporting, and compliance required.
• 2-4 years of tax experience, ideally within a Big Four accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Support tax return preparation and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Collaborate on strategic tax planning initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

US tax accounting

Detail orientation

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

2-4 years of tax experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Details

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Remote, United States

Reporting to: Sr Tax Director

This position is anticipated to pay $110,000 - $130,000/annually. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

About Us

In 2023, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers (2022: 186 million) and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight (2022: 4.8 million) at 115 air cargo centers worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. At the end of December 2023, the world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 60,000 employees, was active at 286 airports in 44 countries on six continents.

Job Summary

Swissport is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its team. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to ensure accurate and on-time filings, lead domestic and international tax planning projects, and assist with professionalizing and automating the tax function. If you consider yourself a self-starter who proactively stays up to date on tax legislation, is looking to build experience in all major areas of US and international tax law, and want to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

• Income tax returns: Support the collection, organization, and analysis of data to assist third-party firms in preparing US and Canada tax forms, reviewing said forms to ensure accurate reporting with relevant tax law. The US returns include a large volume of state returns, two partnerships, C corporations, and disregarded LLCs filing a consolidated return for federal income tax purposes.
• Tax provision: Help prepare quarterly and annual tax provision utilizing a 3rd-party software.
• Tax examination management: Respond to all federal/state/foreign information document requests, analyze proposed audit adjustments, and prepare protests for any disputed adjustments and/or negotiate audit settlements.
• Tax accounting: Maintain income tax related records for all entities including deferred tax records, tax attributes, reconciliation of tax return differences, and calculations of deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowance considerations, and assessment of Uncertain Tax Positions and conduct FIN 48 analysis.
• Tax reporting: Assist with preparing and filing business licenses, excise tax returns, personal property, and unclaimed property tax returns as needed.
• Sales and use tax: Willingness to learn the sales and use tax process to support team workload and gain an understanding of the full tax compliance process.
• Strategic tax planning: Collaborate with Sr Tax Director to execute tax planning initiatives, monitor tax law changes, and work with outside counsel to optimize tax efficiencies.
• Project management: Lead in the development and implementation of process improvements and automation tools.
• Other items: As requested, manage, coordinate and review transfer pricing requirements, cash management, inter-company agreements, mergers and acquisition due diligence, tax planning and any other tax relevant items.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of US tax accounting, reporting and compliance.
• Detail Orientation: Meticulous attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with focus on on-time delivery.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain complex tax concepts to finance leadership.
• Team Collaboration: A proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaborative relationships across departments.

Education/Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years of tax experience, ideally within a Big Four accounting firm.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Technical: Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with SAP is a plus.

Travel

• Limited travel up to 10% to support job responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.