Tax Manager - Federal Income Taxes Job

Position Detail Tax Manager - Federal Income Taxes Atlanta, GA Date: 07/15/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Finance/Acctng/Treasury/Investor Relatio
Type: Full-time
Travel: 0-25%

Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE - Responsible for managing a team of tax professionals in the overall achievement of the Tax Department's goals. May be responsible in specific instances for tax planning, research, compliance, accounting and/or audit defense, as well as special projects and cross-functional teams.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - * 80% Tax Planning, Accounting, Research, Compliance, and Audit Defense as needed to meet the goals of the Department. May serve as principal contact on one or more projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners. May lead special studies to determine tax implications of company operations. May be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, and for the accurate statement of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable. May serve as laison between SSC and subsidiary businesses in the US and internationally. * 10% Participation on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert * 10% Coaching and mentoring of associates in the department

NATURE AND SCOPE - * Reports to Senior Manager or Director * Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development. ESSENTIAL SKILLS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - * Must be eighteen years of age or older. * Must pass the Drug Test. * Must pass the Background Check. * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED - * The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - * Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - * Demonstrate technical tax skills appropriate for the years of experience in the one or more tax disciplines. Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and implement multiple complex projects, people management, and communications to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - * CPA, CMI, or JD Strongly Preferred * MACc, MBA or MTAX Preferred * 5-8 years Experience Preferred * Excellent communication skills * Flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES - * Technical expertise in tax. * Proven analytical and problem resolution skills * Coaching, counseling, and people management skills * Ability to work with teams in diverse functional areas

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