Tax Manager

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

Job Summary

The Tax Manager is responsible for assisting with the preparation and or review of income tax provisions, income tax compliance, miscellaneous filings, tax account reconciliations and journal entries. The position will work closely with the Accounting team on tax related projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external service providers (tax consulting firms)


• Review and/or prepare tax provision schedules, returns, payments, and reports


• Identify tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings


• Prepare property tax returns for all locations.


• Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits.


• Work closely with Tax Department and colleagues in Germany


• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations


• Advise management about the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws


• Preparation of tax calculations (actual and deferred taxes) for annual and quarterly financial statements as well as for forecast purposes


• Manage sales and use tax exemption certificates


• Maintain tax calendar for Company filing obligations


• Prepare journal entries for tax accruals, refunds, adjustments, or other required accounting transactions adhering to strict deadlines, reconcile tax general ledger accounts and ensure reconciling items are fully documented and resolved


• Collaboration in the implementation of strategic projects (e.g. restructuring, M&A)


• Collaborate with other accountants and financial staff in the company to provide support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization


• Introduce new processes within tax preparation/review.


• Other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications

• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables


• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills


• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Supervisory Responsibility

• Individual Contributor

Travel Requirements

• Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years in overall tax compliance and planning


• Experience with tax software and tools (e.g. Sabrix)


• 3+ years of indirect tax compliance and filing experience


• Financial Statements and Accounting skills


• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SAP


• CPA certification or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Concentration/Attention to Detail (Constant)


• Vision (Close, Constant)


• Sitting (Frequently) Verbal


• Communication (Frequent)


• Standing (Frequently)


• Walking (Frequently)


• Hearing/Listening (Frequently)