Tax Director

The Tax Director oversees the development and implementation of Agri Beef’s tax strategy, compliance with federal and state tax filing requirements, application of tax accounting for financial reporting and consultative support and liaison for specialized tax matters. Provides technical expertise relative to tax compliance to ensure full compliance with all tax laws. Demonstrates a strong working knowledge in tax accounting principles and concepts and applies those concepts for financial reporting. Leads tax planning projects by managing people and projects through to completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with federal, state, and local requirements by studying regulations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions; communicating with attorneys, tax specialists and company transfer agent to ensure timely tax reporting requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects.
• Monitor tax related legislative and regulatory activities and promotes Agri Beef’s position. Maintains and nurtures the relationships with government, associated authorities and committees as it relates to tax regulation. Leads analysis of proposed tax legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the company and develops appropriate responses.
• Manages the accounting of company fixed asset transactions including GAAP and Tax treatment and cost segregation projects.
• Manages federal income tax compliance with the objective to ensure full compliance with all U.S. federal income tax laws and participate in planning efforts to minimize the Company’s tax burden. Duties include preparation and review of all aspects of the U.S. federal consolidated corporate income tax return and all other domestic filings.
• Engages in tax planning and developing strategies for tax issues. Responsible for monitoring pending tax legislation and tax law changes. Anticipates and understands the impact of such changes on the Company’s tax positions and provides guidance on specific tax policies including the implementation of new or revised tax standards or rules.
• Acts as the principal interface for internal management, external agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, and other business partners in matters related to tax. Duties include researching, analyzing and presenting results to appropriate sectors as well as providing guidance on specific tax policies including the implementation of new or revised tax standards or rules.
• Main liaison and negotiator relative to the Internal Revenue Service audits of the Company’s tax return. Conducts and manages all aspects of the audit including necessary planning, information gathering and negotiations inherent in this activity. Anticipates and manages tax controversies, applies appropriate practice and procedures and employs various alternative resolution methodologies.
• Recognizes the importance of process improvements and implements them through streamlining processes and leveraging systems and tools. Initiatives include optimizing tax software solutions for tax return preparation, tax accounting and reporting and identifying and implementing automation strategies.
• Serves as a key advisor for tax in merger and acquisition activities of the Company for due diligence and integration initiatives. Analyzes historical tax returns, financial statements and current and deferred income tax positions to identify tax risks and opportunities associated with a contemplated transaction.
• Executes proper documentation and processes to ensure internal financial controls in the U.S. federal tax compliance aspects of the tax function. Assesses and maintains proper internal controls across key processes to ensure adequacy of controls and to comply with regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Senior level experience preparing and reviewing US federal and state income tax returns.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the tax accounting and reporting discipline to apply principles and concepts.
• CPA or appropriate corporate experience preferred.
• Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, law, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of substance and strategies relating to federal and state tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting concepts
• Strong solutions-oriented analytical and verbal/written communication skills, particularly with respect to communicating complicated tax concepts to non-expert colleagues and other parties.
• Service-oriented attitude characterized by strong listening skills and the desire to achieve shared success.
• Attention to detail and project-management skills.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or appropriate corporate experience preferred.
• 10+ years of experience advising organizations in tax matters.