What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Tax position at Aligned Data Centers, LLC?
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process and oversee property tax payments to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Manage the property tax appeals process, including coordinating with external advisors and legal teams.
• Maintain and track property tax parcels to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation, filing and payment of sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and local tax regulations.
• Identify ways to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency when possible.
• Manage and maintain exemption certificates to ensure vendors receive proper documentation.
• Prepare, document and file annual state sales tax exemption reports to ensure accurate filings.
• Assist in preparing analysis for the annual budgeting process for property taxes.
• Assist with tax provisions, transaction analysis and restructuring support as needed.
• Partner and develop strong working relationships with internal teams to provide guidance on sales tax exemption eligibility and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. state and local tax regulations.
• Proficiency in using various tax research and ERP systems.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA is a plus.
• 5 years’ experience in indirect tax compliance, including property tax and sales/use tax.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Oracle, Dashboards, and/or BI tools a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Frequently required to stand
· Frequently required to walk
· Frequently required to sit
· Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
