Tax Strategy Lead: Research, Planning & M&A

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Income Tax Manager, Research & Planning to lead tax research and planning for corporate transactions and ensure cross-functional tax compliance across the organization.

You will collaborate with the VP, Income Tax Research and Planning and colleagues, requiring strong analytical and project management skills, and a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• CPA required.
• 6+ years corporate tax and accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry).
• 3+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct proactive tax research and planning to minimize the company’s domestic tax liabilities, coordinating with in-house and external advisors.
• Summarize new and proposed legislation and corporate tax developments and quantify impact for staff compliance.
• Research and document solutions to tax return positions and business inquiries.
• Assist with coordination and resolution of income and franchise tax audits and disputes.
• Assist with the company’s income tax provision, including monitoring uncertain tax positions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Master’s in Accounting/Taxation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Income Tax Manager, Research & Planning to lead tax research and planning for corporate transactions and ensure cross-functional tax compliance across the organization.

You will collaborate with the VP, Income Tax Research and Planning and colleagues, requiring strong analytical and project management skills, and a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions.