Job Information
Robert Half Tax Manager in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)
Primary Purpose of Position
The Tax Manager role has a wide range of responsibilities with respect to federal, state, and local tax accounting, compliance and research. The Tax Manager is also responsible for directing and developing senior analysis. The Tax Manager will work closely with team members to lead Exelon's tax life cycle.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Lead the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting including both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions as well as executing internal review controls.
Lead the regulatory filing and deliverable process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, and regulatory data requests.
Lead the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments, as well as researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include reviewing returns filings for taxes other than income taxes.
Lead the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial tax forecasts including projected income taxes and taxes other than income taxes obligations as well as scenario modeling.
Independently research and conclude on various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums for review and technical presentations to senior tax leadership. Investigate, conclude, and respond to inquiries regarding tax matters made by organizations within Exelon.
Analyze and interpret changes to federal and state tax laws as well as communicate the financial impact of changes. Assist in controversy matters with governmental agencies including but not limited to the Internal Revenue Service, regulatory agencies, and other state taxing authorities. Activities include assisting in formulating position statements with respect to identified controversies raised by authorities. Responsibilities also include responding to notices from taxing authorities.
Mentor and develop staff including providing feedback and direction on assignments and projects with a focus on the Exelon core competencies.
Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Drive project planning and lead special projects.
Requirements
Job Requirements
Undergraduate Accounting or other financial discipline
7 years or more of professional tax experience focusing on large publicly traded corporations, including a combination of industry and either public accounting or law firm.
Certified Public Accountant or other financial certification and/or advanced degree
Ability to perform legal research
Working knowledge of all major areas of federal and state tax law
Proficient analytical ability to resolve complex, technical issues
Proficient writing and communication skills
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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