Director of Tax

Description

Why start your new career with flyExclusive:  

FlyExclusive is a dynamic and growing company with a strong commitment to safety, service, and excellence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art aircraft and advanced technologies, providing you with valuable experience and career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive and collaborative work environment. Join us at flyExclusive and take your career to new heights! 

Summary and Objective  

Manages, plans, and coordinates all tax related matters relating to tax-exempt entities, taxable affiliates, real estate and property tax, excise taxes, and state sales and use tax. In addition, maintains current knowledge of payroll taxes for federal, multi-state and local tax law purposes and identifies opportunities for tax savings. Provides oversight for tax planning initiatives system wide. 
 
Essential Functions  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Leads the preparation of the Corporations' federal and state tax returns. Ensure the returns are prepared accurately and filed on a timely basis by both coordinating/managing external accounting firms and preparing the schedules and analyses supporting those activities. 

• Responsible for the preparation of the tax provision analyses and calculation of related deferred taxes on a periodic basis. 

• Serves as a key resource to assist with tax planning initiatives including specific transactional tax structuring which may evolve due to mergers and acquisitions and/or internal reorganizations. 

• Researches complex tax issues that impact profitability, complying with tax laws, analyzing tax legislation, and defending the Corporation's tax position on audit. 

• Monitors updates to IRS rules and regulations and evaluates impact to the Corporation. 

• Assists outside firm with all necessary IRS forms related to tax and manages and facilitates IRS income tax audits, responds to inquiries from the IRS and prepares responses, creates schedules, etc. 

• Other tax and financial duties as directed by management. 

Skills & Abilities:  

• Strong working knowledge of income tax accounting, including FIN 48. 

• Knowledge of documentation requirements for internal controls over financial reporting. 

• Ability to research and communicate technical tax issues and prepare and maintain relevant and organized work papers and files. 

• Proven experience in providing practical and technically sound tax solutions and recommendations. 

• Demonstrated strategic influence skills, tactical planning skills, time management skills and conflict resolution skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, executives and external organizations. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a changing environment and manage multiple projects with short deadlines. 

• Ability and experience to effectively gather, assess, analyze information for tax audit purposes 

Other cognitive processing    

• Effective time management 

• Memorization    

• Reasoning and connecting ideas    

• Adept quick learning    

• Problem finding and solving    

• Multi-tasking    

• Detail orientation    

• Attention to detail 

• Focus on excellence 

• Adaptability 

Competencies 

• Microsoft Office Suites  

• More than proficient in Excel 

Supervisory responsibilities 

• Direct supervisor to Tax Manager.  

Work environment 

• Typical office and computer lab environment with frequent interruptions. 

• Exposure to loud noises including airplane machinery and jet engines. 

Physical demands 

• Ability to see and hear clearly 

• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods 

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds 

Dress Code and Uniform 

• Well-groomed appearance 

• Adherence to department dress code 

Travel required 

• Some, less than 10% 

EEO statement  

flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications

Required education and experience 

• CPA License 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• 8-10 years of experience in tax, including tax accounting and planning. 

• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States, must provide two forms of Federal Identification. 

• Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. This includes verification of previous employment, education, criminal history, and any other relevant information necessary to determine the suitability for the position. 

Preferred education and experience 

• 1 to 3 years Aerospace/ Aeronautics Experience