Tax - Director

Company: Progressive Leasing
Location: Draper
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Progressive Leasing is searching for a highly qualified Director of Tax in Draper, UT. The Director of Tax will oversee the Company’s tax planning, compliance, and reporting. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Accounting, the ideal candidate will be very hands on and must possess an incredible attention to detail. The Director will effectively lead others while meeting critical deadlines. They will monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. The ideal candidate is single minded in their pursuit of ensuring compliance and achieves this goal through optimizing reporting procedures and driving the successful function of the tax team.

What You'll Do:

Execute federal and state tax strategies based on company goals and objectives

Oversee and/or prepare quarterly tax provisions, tax-related account reconciliations, return-to-provision and tax footnotes for 10K and 10Q filings

Facilitate and manage the review of timely and accurate filing of federal, state and local returns

Develop tax forecasts to allow for tax planning and projections of tax rates

Identify tax risk areas and work with other functional areas to ensure appropriate steps are taken to minimize tax risk

Oversee and/or prepare indirect tax calculations and filings including sales & use tax, property tax, franchise and other taxes

Oversee and ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing for the Tax Department

Monitor tax law changes and impact on returns and provision

Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement

Oversee development and maintenance of department policies and procedures

Effectively manage all tax audits

Evaluate ASC 740 for uncertain tax positions

Engage in special projects as requested by Management

Liaise with third party professionals, other teams and tax advisers

Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions

Work cross-functionally with accounting team to report tax expense and accrual estimates in accordance with US GAAP

Identify opportunities for process improvements and software automation functionality

Ensure SOX 404 documentation reflects best practices and procedures for tax processes

Minimum Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; Master’s degree and CPA preferred

10+ years progressive experience in a relevant tax accounting role (industry and public)

Strong technical knowledge of complex tax issues

Experience in preparation and review of federal tax provisions

Creative and strategic problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to partner and build strong working relationships with multiple business units

Knowledge of US GAAP highly desirable

Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential

Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave

Company Matched 401k

Diversity Alliance Resource Groups

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Charitable Gift Matching

Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided

Prog Leasing ,  LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aaron’s, Inc (NYSE: AAN), is the largest and longest-tenured virtual lease-to-own provider in the United States. The Company’s mission is to provide simple and affordable purchase options for credit challenged consumers. Over the last 20 years, Progressive Leasing’s alternative lease-purchase options have helped millions of customers with less than perfect credit get the things they need with ease. Progressive also helps more than 30,000retail stores drive increased revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Learn more at  http://www.progleasing.com .

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.

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