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Tax Director
Maxar is currently seeking a Director of Tax to join a small team in Westminster, CO. In your role as a Tax Director, you will be responsible for all tax-related activities within the company and ensure that all matters related to taxes are handled promptly and accurately, including meeting all income and operating tax compliance requirements at the federal, state and local tax levels. This position will also be responsible for developing new tax strategies, understanding international tax policies / requirements for our international footprint and maintaining policies for the business, including setting up new tax forms or implementing new accounting methods.
Responsibilities
- Timely and accurate financial reporting and disclosure for all aspects of US GAAP and quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting including the ASC 740 tax provision process.
- Identify, analyze and document exposures for FIN 48/ASC 741-10 reserves.
- Identify and resolve GAAP technical tax accounting matters as they arise.
- Calculate quarterly and annual effective tax rates; work with treasury team to forecast cash taxes.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to successfully meet income tax compliance requirements for quarterly estimates and annual income tax returns.
- Provide review/oversight for all other operating tax compliance requirements.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of developments to the management team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to tax laws.
- Manage technology and processes to ensure efficient and effective data gathering for tax return purposes; develop new policies/procedures as needed for tax compliance; recommend change and where needed to improve processes; maintain concurrent audit-ready workpapers and financial records for all filings.
- Manage income and other tax audits and inquiries by government authorities.
- Assist to identify, analyze and implement tax planning opportunities, including for M&A transactions and business initiatives.
- Foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organisation, providing training and support as needed.
- Strong understanding of state and local taxes as well as GST / VAT taxes in relevant international locations
- Monitoring and maintaining global tax compliance
- Managing and overseeing the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, GST and other direct or indirect taxes.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience in managing indirect taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or other finance field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in tax roles
- Previous experience as a Tax Director or experience in a similar role
- Sufficient knowledge in tax accounting, tax compliance and tax returns
- Ability to work and meet required deadlines
- Problem solving mentality
- Great communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships
- Exceptional leadership and management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software
- Experience in leading and managing a finance team
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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:
$142,000.00 – $302,000.00 annually.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
