What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Vista Global?
Overview
We are searrching for a Tax Manager to join our growing, global tax team, to be based in Columbus, Ohio or Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Vista Global, the global business aviation group, integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all aspects of business aviation, through its brands. The group's mission is to lead the change to provide customers with the most advanced flying services and the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.
Responsibilities
- Prepare indirect tax returns, informational returns, and annual reports ensuring the good standing of all entities.
- Manage Federal Excise Tax payments, including quarterly return preparation and process enhancements for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage, support and review (external) preparation of annual corporate and state income tax returns.
- Pro-actively manage the relationship with the tax authorities on a federal, state, and local level including audit IDRs.
- Support with identifying opportunities to optimize Vista’s tax positions in all the states, mitigate tax risks, and generate process improvements.
- Respond to ad hoc and project-related questions in support of business operational projects.
- Monitor and review (cross-border) proposals and contracts on their tax merits and align with the Group Tax department.
- Establish and maintain network to the finance function. Monitor legislative changes which will have a material impact on the business and work with Global Tax Director to complete assessment.
Required Skills and Experience
- Master of Science in Taxation preferred; candidates with other accounting degrees and relevant working experience will also be considered.
- 5 years of experience in an advisory/ professional services firm or large multinational company.
- Understanding of international tax aspects; and proficient research skills
- Strong analytical skills and drive for improvement process improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work effectively across teams, including finance, payroll, and operational departments.
