Director, Tax presso Glsllc

What does it mean to be a Director, Tax at GLS?The Director, Tax will lead the company’s federal, state, and local tax accounting and reporting function. This position will be responsible to set tax policies, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, provide tax reporting and distributions to GLS members, and manage tax compliance reviews by GLS’s external tax advisors. This position will play a leadership role in the ongoing development of the tax group’s associates and infrastructure.

How will you drive value within the organization as a Director, Tax?

Provide accurate and timely tax reporting and distributions to the company’s LLC members

Manage the allocation of taxable income to the state level and make estimated payments to the states

Manage the payment of franchise taxes, property taxes, and activity taxes

Provide input on payroll tax issues, as needed

Track and manage book-to-tax income adjustments in accordance with IRS rules

In partnership with tax advisors, manage timely and accurate federal and state tax return filings

Provide tax policy thought leadership, working closely with GLS’s tax advisors, and optimize tax outcomes in compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws

Manage external tax compliance reviews to a high standard of results

Manage, monitor, evaluate, and develop strong internal financial controls

Lead, develop, and mentor team members

Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management

Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

What should you already know to be successful as a Director, Tax?

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Minimum of six (6) years’ experience concentrated in Tax and Accounting positions with a successful track record of increasing levels of responsibility.

Practical working knowledge of partnership taxation issues highly preferred

Experience with multi-state, multi-entity partnership taxation preferred

Experience in financial services preferred

Strong mathematical, computational, and analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail

Strong leadership and communication and skills

Ability to think strategically, deliver tactically, and build a high-performing organization that supports GLS’s rapid growth

Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to set and manage multiple conflicting priorities

Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness 

Strong oral and written communication skills

Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment

Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies 

Employment Requirements:

This position is full-time

This job operates in a professional office environment

While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:

Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday

Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 

Talk and hear to exchange accurate information

Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

The position may require minimal travel of no more than 5%

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