Manager - Indirect Tax na Frontier Airlines

Why Work for Frontier Airlines? 

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way. 

 What We Stand For 

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks 

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too: 

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are  

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).   

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager - Indirect Tax is responsible for all indirect tax accounting, reporting, and compliance, and assists with tax research and planning as required. This includes passenger, fuel excise, sales and use, VAT, and property taxes, and any other applicable taxes. The position will also provide support to the Income Tax function as required. This position also is responsible for the management of staff indirect tax accountants, including their contribution to timely compliance, filings, and overall development.

Essential Functions

• Tax compliance - Review all passenger, fuel excise, sales and use, VAT, and property taxes, and other required tax returns and related payments. Ensure the appropriate taxes are collected or assessed and properly remitted. Act as the primary point of contact during audits and other agency communication. This includes, but is not limited to, sourcing and researching new jurisdictions, both domestic and foreign.
• Tax accounting - Review month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all indirect tax accounts. Implement new month-end processes where necessary to maximize efficiencies across all accounting functions. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls over financial reporting for SOX purposes.
• Technology - Identify ways to streamline and improve processes through data analytics and other technology tools. Implement and administer IT systems related to Tax as necessary.
• Technical Tax Research - Monitor, research, and analyze tax issues to maintain and communicate knowledge of past, present, and potential future tax laws, regulations, rulings, procedures, and court decisions to determine effects on the Company and recommend appropriate tax positions.
• Tax audits - Coordinate the representation of the Company during tax audits by ensuring compliance with government information or document requests. Respond to notices of proposed adjustments. Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns and financial statement accounting entries for internal and external audits.
• Forecast - Track, report, and project all indirect cash tax payments on a weekly basis. Coordinate the collection of data for the annual operating plan and quarterly cash tax projections.

Other Functions

• Assist the Senior Manager - Indirect Tax and Tax Director with special projects and tax planning.
• Coordinate across departments on efficiencies, policies, and requirements for initiatives that have a direct impact to the indirect tax function (Operations, Purchasing, Network Planning, etc.).
• Be an active participant with other functions to provide guidance on the accounting and reporting impacts of any changes based on business initiatives.
• Interact independently with senior financial management.
• Adapt to changing priorities and tight deadlines, analyze and solve problems, work independently and motivate others.
• Manage service providers and liaise with government authorities to assist as needed in completing essential functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and streamline indirect tax processes.
• Help to lead and coordinate budget and forecasting activities, including preparation of variance analysis.
• Actively provide training/development to new and existing staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business
• Master's Degree in Taxation preferred
• 4 to 8 years of Indirect Tax experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with data analytics/wrangling, robotics process automation, and/or other technology tools (Alteryx preferred)
• Previous airline experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work proactively and independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management
• Ability to work with confidential material

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude:  The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.  Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

Senior Tax Accountant(s), Tax Accountant(s), Tax Intern(s), Tax Contractor(s)

Salary:$100,104 - $132,870

Please Note: this posting will expire on of before 10/10/25.

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.  Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

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