Director of Tax (Coeur d'Alene)

The purpose of the Tax Director is to ensure the organization meets its tax obligations and regulatory requirements.

Overall, this individual will play a vital role in maintaining the organization's legal and financial well-being by ensuring that it adheres to applicable laws and regulations and operates ethically and responsibly.

This role is critical for maintaining legal and financial integrity, minimizing risks, and promoting transparency and is especially important in our organization’s complex tax code applications.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 


* Quarterly, annual, and income tax projections, accruals and analysis; work with businesses/owners, applicable stakeholders and outside tax advisors for estimated payments.


* Develop and execute long-term tax strategy in collaboration with executive leadership


* Provide guidance on tax implications of business transactions, acquisitions, and financial strategies.


* Facilitate and coordinate with outside tax advisors the preparation, review and timely submission of all required company, trust and other income tax filings.


* Manage relationships with eternal tax advisors and regulatory agencies.


* Proactive coordination with key stakeholders and thought partners around regular tax planning discussions.


* In coordination with outside tax advisors, monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.


* Proactive review of property tax assessments for cost reductions, savings and overall management.


* Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.


* Mentor and develop internal tax team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional growth.


* Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 


* Bachelor’s degree in Law, Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field


* 4+ years of experience in Tax Compliance with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.


* Public accounting experience within the tax service line


* Strong foundation with U.S.

federal, state and local reporting requirements


* Strong knowledge of tax code and regulations, compliance and procedures


* Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements


* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and fixed asset accounting systems


* Possess analytical skills, decision-making skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, intellectually curious.


* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


* CPA license


* Forest Products experience


* Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, ...