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Tax Manager

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Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products and designed fabrics industries. Founded in 1952, Phifer Inc. is a family owned business established on providing a safe work environment, quality products and outstanding service. Manufacturing and corporate offices are located in our state-of-the-art facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with warehousing/offices in California, Italy, India, and Asia. Phifer exports all products worldwide. Phifer Incorporated is ISO registered and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Tax Manager position is responsible for overseeing the tax planning, tax reporting, and compliance functions for multi-state and global manufacturing business. Privately-held C Corp firm with three domestic and three foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Manager oversees the completion of accurate state and federal corporate tax returns with minimal individual tax work for the company shareholders. Requires ability to communicate with wide range of employees including manufacturing managers and engineers.

Essential functions of the job include the following:
1.    Will identify and calculate all Schedule M transactions (Book/Tax differences on     Returns.)
2.    Will prepare all Tax Return supporting work papers (Fed/State Returns.)
3.    Will determine all Tax Credits for Tax Returns.
4.    Will facilitate any tax audits by the IRS, City or State governments.
5.    Will calculate/Pay estimated taxes quarterly.
6.    Will prepare Tax Return Extensions.
7.    Will prepare the following miscellaneous returns:
       A.    Business Licenses
       B.    Annual Reports for States
       C.    All Fuel Refunds
       D.    Foreign Bank Reporting (Department of Treasury FBAR)
       E.    Obama Reinsurance/Patient Covered fees
       F.    Form 1099(s)
8.    Will estimate the tax provision quarterly and calculate the annual Tax Provision entry 
       including Deferred Taxes.
9.    Will determine tax options and strategy.
10.  Will research tax questions on existing/proposed transactions.
11.  Will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales (state, county and city) use tax returns and other   
       mandated returns.
12.  Will assist in preparing information for the year-end financial audit and participate in year 
       end inventory count.
13.  Will perform special projects involving estate and succession planning.
14.  Will perform special projects involving Industrial Development Authority Tax Abatement requests and
       be responsible for annual compliance reporting including utility gross receipts annual return.
15.  Will recommend improvements in overall internal controls to strength protection of company assets.
16.  Will assist with M&A research as required.
17.  Will follow up with John Hancock to ensure 5500 for benefit plan is filed. 
18.  Will prepare all documentation necessary for outside CPA preparation of Phifer SRL tax return and           audit.
19.  Will renew state resale permits.
20.  Will calculate annual SIFL for personal usage of company airplane.
21.  Will be responsible for staying up-to-date on current tax laws and ability to present how     these 
       changes will impact the company.
22.  Will assist HR in awareness and interpretation of any tax related changes for payroll     including       
       California. 

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.    Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an Accredited University. 
2.    Minimum of 6+ years' experience in a financial or tax accounting role; 
       ideally 7+ years' experience in corporate, and international compliance. 
3.    Large multi-national corporation with foreign subsidiary taxation experience strongly preferred.
4.    CPA license. 
5.    Experience with SAP preferred.


Phifer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is 100% onsite at our corporate office in Tuscaloosa, AL. We do not offer hybrid or remote work.
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