Manager- Tax Accounting

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The Manager, Tax Accounting, shall assist with the development, execution, and supervision of all operational and reporting responsibilities of the Accounting and Tax department. This will include preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial GAAP and statutory financial statements, as applicable for their respective entities to include accurate reporting for corporate fixed assets, lease accounting, investment accounting and/or revenue recognition reporting. They will provide support to ensure the timely and accurate filing of all quarterly and annual tax and regulatory submissions. This will include the accurate completion and review of quarterly tax provisions, responding to notices, and coordinating and reviewing externally prepared tax returns.

The Manager, Tax Accounting, will also provide support to affiliate leadership and senior accounting management with development of its annual budget and/or forecasts as needed. This will also include preparation of board reporting materials as they relate to financial results, as requested by senior accounting management, the CFO and/or Board Members.

The Manager, Tax Accounting, will coordinate projects and participate in or lead interdepartmental initiatives acting as a representative of the interests of the finance/accounting functional units, developing relationships within and outside the organization for tax and audit reporting as well as software/technical needs relative to department operations.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. CPA or MBA strongly preferred. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting or in a capacity with financial control required. One (1) year of tax return preparation or ASC 740 experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressive leadership/management responsibility required.
• Experience preparing financial statements using GAAP or Statutory Accounting methods.
• Not-for-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to be detail oriented in the documentation of complex processes (i.e., create workflow diagrams, action plans, process narratives). Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organizational skills a priority.
• Process management skills.
• Analytical skills to prepare and analyze business plans, technical designs, and financial reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and recommend reporting or process efficiencies.
• Ability to research current accounting pronouncements and discern the impact to the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other executives to achieve organizational goals.
• Spreadsheet and project management software experience preferred.
• Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

• Provide ongoing training and support for the department accountants, analysts, bookkeepers, affiliate teams, and support staff in their respective positions. This will be done through a variety of methods such as one-on-one meetings, feedback sessions, focus groups and quick responses to critical department issues. Assist in the development and training of the tax and accounting team to provide them with the skills and tools necessary for effective collaboration with other business units within the organization.
• Ensure timely completion of department and company objectives and priorities.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with accounting and company policies, procedures, and internal controls as they pertain to financial operations and the preservation of company assets. Assist with the maintenance of the documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead and/or participate in cross functional teams throughout the organization. Support other departments in the Strategic Initiatives.
• Assist with the development of performance measures to be used when conducting performance evaluations. Measure, evaluate, and communicate critical performance measures pertinent to each of the accounting departments' functional work groups.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, utilizing both GAAP and SAP methods. Summarize key points of interest to be noted on financial statements, monthly management discussion and analysis, and assist with executive reporting summaries as needed.
• Review and/or approve audit supporting schedules and documentation of journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with coordinating documentation required as part of the annual independent CPA audit and tri-annual NYS Insurance Department regulatory audit, Pension, 401k, Employee Welfare and/or OMB audits.
• Assist in the compilation, preparation and review of information and supporting documentation related to the corporate tax returns including schedule M adjustment and fixed asset analysis.
• Lead tax authority notice response by reviewing incoming requests and preparing and reviewing written replies.
• Oversee and develop internal control procedures. Analyze reporting data and make financial recommendations based on discovery and review.
• Lend support to other business units in the documentation, review, and risk assessment of financial accounts to ensure compliance with Model Office objectives.
• Audit system data, thereby ensuring its integrity.
• Provide and/or review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding.
• Assist accounting management to ensure accurate and timely filing of all regulatory, tax and financial reports.
• Evaluate and maintain departmental financial spreadsheets to ensure appropriate level of spreadsheet controls.
• Lend support in the preparation of the month-end executive reporting packets and/or Board reporting packets throughout the year.
• Ensure accounting treatments are current and updated. Research new and updated financial accounting pronouncements and tax law changes as needed, summarizing impact on the operations and/or reporting processes.
• Assist in the drafting of technical memoranda to provide support for various tax and accounting transactions.
• Provide guidance to the affiliates related to the operational and reporting responsibilities of the month end closing process. Continue to work with their reporting units to build efficiencies into the monthly closing process and streamline reporting for consistency.
• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate production of financial statements and related ancillary processes.
• Lend support to accounting management in the development and maintenance of the Administrative Budget for Tax and Accounting, Product Budgets for IH and its subsidiaries and Affiliate Budgets.
• Lend support to accounting management in the development of custom reports for management to aid in the review and analysis of company products and department expenditures as it relates to the annual budget.
• Assume role as a Center of Expertise for SAP Reporting; develop technical expertise in the statutory accounting field to ensure the organization keeps pace with industry and regulatory change, provide assistance with the quarterly and annual regulatory filing reviews, as required.
• Assist in the development and updating of processes and procedures relative to the accurate reporting of financial information and intercompany charges. Work with department management to ensure systems support this reporting. Assist accounting management with the review and updating of new and existing intercompany agreements to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• Extended hours may be required during peak season.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Hiring Compensation Range: $100,000 - $115,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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