Corporate Tax Manager

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Tax Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in the Madison, WI area.

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor. 

Job Summary

Exciting opportunity within a fast-growing manufacturing organization to lead all aspects of the tax function in a co-sourced environment. This role will partner with a global consulting firm that has a local presence to ensure timely and accurate compliance. The individual will be a key cross-functional resource to support and provide expertise on the tax implications of business decisions and initiatives. The role requires proactive, independent work and a high level of task-management capability to direct and organize external resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise external tax partners as they prepare components of the company’s federal, state, and local income tax returns and other related tax documents
• Oversight and preparation of quarterly tax estimates, extensions, and payments 
• Assist external tax partners to prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 740
• Coordinate multistate sales/use tax return efforts between internal and external partners
• Assist in the coordination and resolution of tax audits and notices
• Be the internal tax partner to support all corporate functions (Accounting, Operations, Payroll, Legal, etc) or business initiatives with tax issues/questions
• Monitor escheat report filings
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments for risks/opportunities and assist in researching and resolving global and technical tax issues
• Manage the support and documentation necessary to respond to requests from State, IRS or external auditors
• Coordinate process improvements throughout the business with respect to internal and external resources
• Participate in due diligence associated with M&A activity
• Assist in forecasting/budgeting for the tax department and ensure targeted goals are achieved
• Provide balance sheet activity reconciliations related to tax assets and liabilities as well as estimates for forecast and budgeting purposes
• Ensure transfer pricing is accurately documented and implemented while minimizing tax exposures
• Support the Corporate Controller in preparation of required monthly/quarterly financials and disclosures