Position Description: 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Tax is responsible for tax strategy & planning and manages compliance for Federal, State, Local and International requirements. Infinite partners with an independent tax advisory firm to provide advice and counsel for virtually all tax-related matters, and to prepare the federal and state income tax filings. This Director-level position is newly created and will be the direct liaison with the 3rd party advisor and provide direct oversight of their work. Additionally, this position will partner with executive management and the private-equity investment sponsor to develop and implement tax strategies available to the company.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plays a key role in determining strategic tax planning opportunities.
• Ensures the timely and accurate filing of all corporate income (federal & state), sales & use, and property tax returns, some are internally prepared and some externally prepared.
• Works closely with the 3rd party advisor, providing direct oversight of their work and counsel on all direct tax matters, along with any missed tax items both domestically and internationally. .
• Prepares tax workpapers and responds to information requests from third-party advisors related to the preparation of federal & multi-state returns as well as year-end tax provisions.
• Oversees compliance reporting in international subsidiaries.
• Supervises two direct reports; develops the team and encourages staff training.
• Supports preparation of estimated payments and provides weekly tax cash-flow forecast to Treasury function.
• Performs a key role in M&A projects: supports tax due diligence; tax provision preparation for acquired entities; manages compliance as set out in the purchase agreement relating to pre/post-acquisition tax filings.
• Provides transfer pricing guidance – maintains a transfer pricing model and works with third-party advisors and internal functions on ensuring transfer pricing is within required guidelines.
• Manages federal and state audits; responds to agency inquiries and tax notices.
• Reviews general ledger tax balances including tax roll-forward schedules and sales & use tax accruals.
• Maintains an up-to-date Accounting Calendar incorporating all taxation and regulatory filing requirements.
• Responsible for integrating acquired companies specifically relating to tax & compliance requirements.
• Business Lead for tax & compliance issues on cross-functional projects.
• Identifies process improvements such as automation of sales & use tax filings.
• Maintains legal entity organization chart and supports restructuring efforts (for example, dissolving dormant entities).
• Responsible for other compliance reporting such as: unclaimed property; annual filings; census reporting.
• Provides direction and assistance to the Finance function on all tax planning and projection activity.

Required Experience, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:

• 10+ years working in tax related field, mix of public and private experience.
• 5+ years of managing small team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• CPA Qualification and/or Advanced Degree in Taxation/Accounting.
• Strong management skills and an effective team leader.
• High level of technical tax knowledge and experience.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently, proactive personality with desire to assume additional responsibilities.
• Effectively work across various functions and be the interface between technical advisors and the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Leading by Example: Demonstrating and fostering, by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment/accountability, and sound decision making to achieve goals.
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of the competitive landscape and current and emerging practices within the industry.
• Vision and Purpose: Embracing and communicating Infinite Electronics’ vision and its goals while reflecting a dedication to success which inspires and motivates.
• Motivational and Inspirational: Energetic with a “get-it done” attitude while keeping the team passionate about the business and the goals set ahead. Encouraging and inspiring colleagues to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish.
• Leadership and Conflict Resolution: Ability to work through controversy while looking through the lens of general consensus, turning conflicts into opportunities for improvement, and striving for win/win resolutions.
• Ethics and Values: Adhere to a code of conduct with a moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• Constantly communicates with employees and leaders, both verbally and in writing.
• Constantly operates a computer.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Environment:    Work environment is typically an office environment during normal or extended business hours.

Accommodation: Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infinite Electronics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We are committed to building a diverse workforce and we actively encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.