Director, Sales & Use Tax Audits chez Paint Stores Group
Paint Stores Group · Cleveland, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Senior
- Bureau à Cleveland
The Director, Sales & Use Tax Audits position will provide direction and advice, based upon exceptional competence and mastery in taxes, on all aspects of the Company and its subsidiaries operations with respect to known, potential, or possible tax affects, including novel and/or non-recurring situations as such relates to sales and use tax audits.
This is determined (a) within generally defined policies and goals based upon broad strategic guidance; and (b) through the application of analytical, interpretive, and constructive thinking in variable situations. This includes developing and implementing new concepts and/or approaches and coordinating their integration into the corporate and operational structure as a whole on an administrative and/or comprehensive basis by implementation of ideas through both primary responsibility and shared participation with others, within and without the tax department, with the ultimate goal of directly increasing the Company's EPS through minimization of tax liabilities.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Lead and manage all aspects of sales and use tax audits, from initial inquiry through resolution, including audit defense and negotiation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain strategies and policies to minimize tax liabilities and mitigate audit risk.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and representative for the company with state and local tax authorities.
- Conduct complex sales and use tax research and analysis to ensure compliance and support audit defense.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, accounting, legal, and IT, to provide expert tax guidance and ensure accurate tax reporting.
- Monitor and communicate changes in sales and use tax laws and regulations to stakeholders and senior management.
- Leverage tax technology and automation tools to enhance efficiency and improve tax processes.
- Represent the company in various professional and public forums related to sales and use tax matters.
- Assist in the selection of attributes and the development of a tax data lake.
- Ability to do legal research on complex state sales and use tax issues.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Preferred:
- Master’s in Taxation (MT)
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Certified Public Accountant
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with significant experience in sales and use tax auditing within a large corporation or public accounting firm.
- Evident experience in the Conduct of Audits
Preferred:
- Sales and use tax audits experience
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Highly organized
- Ability to meet quick deadlines with quality work
- Ability to manage, lead and inspire a team successfully
- Adaptable to constant change
Must keep current on all Federal, State and Local tax law changes
Advanced Excel skills
Travel: 10%
Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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