Senior Audit Manager – Special Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Supervise Special Tax audit operations to guarantee audits are precise, efficient, compliant, and finalized within deadlines.

• Analyze and apply tax laws and regulations to intricate audit scenarios.

• Act as the ultimate authority on audit conclusions and tax law application matters.

• Evaluate and authorize audit findings, reports, and recommendations.

• Create, implement, and oversee the annual audit budget.

• Track expenses, financial performance, KPIs, workflow, staffing, and productivity metrics.

• Enhance efficiency and resource utilization.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and assess audit personnel.

• Provide recommendations and decisions regarding hiring, promotions, and terminations.

• Coordinate legal representation for audits that are challenged in court.

• Collaborate with legal counsel concerning facts, documentation, and audit positions in formal proceedings.

• Sustain client relationships through communication, site visits, and professional consultation.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant laws.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve audit quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

• Offer strategic direction and leadership for departmental and organizational goals.

• Travel as necessary.

• Execute other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

• 5-12 years of relevant experience.

• In-depth knowledge of state and local tax laws, regulations, statutes, and procedures.

• Comprehensive understanding and experience in corporate accounting, direct and indirect transactional taxes, and other business accounting functions.

• Capability to analyze tax-sensitive general ledger accounts.

• Intermediate to advanced tax research skills.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles along with robust analytical skills.

• Ability to organize, plan, and direct activities effectively.

• Professional demeanor, customer service-oriented, tactful, reliable, and adaptable.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in collaborating with personnel at all levels within the Company.

• Solid working knowledge of Accounting Systems and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, flexibility, and reliability.

• CPA or CIA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• State and local tax knowledge or experience is preferred.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the day.

• Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.

• Occasionally moves around the office.

• Frequently communicates via telephone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.