Tax Manager at Dematic Corp in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description:

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

Dematic has an immediate and exciting need for a Tax Manager in our NA Headquarters office located in Grand Rapids, MI. Key success indicators for this position are achieving Tax and operational objectives by managing and communicating key tax information/implications.

Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting and dotted line reporting to the Senior Director Global Tax this role will be responsible for:  

• Prepare quarterly and annual US Income tax provision calculations and assist in the quarterly reviews and annual audit undertaken by the company’s independent audit firm


• Coordination and review of US Income and Franchise Tax Filing s and estimated tax payments


• Lead contact for 3rd party tax advisors responsible for communication, coordination, and accountability


• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes


• Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with the team


• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process


• Perform quarterly and annual US Income Tax special credit work


• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, defense strategies etc.


• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to leadership and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation


• Canada & Mexico Income tax assistance as needed


• Support the North America Accounting department as needed


• Annual completion of tax related IFRS to US GAAP conversion for stat reporting

Knowledge and Experience:

• We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in a similar tax manager or public accountant role and at least 2 years of experience in a corporate management role. Preferred candidates have a current CPA license and a master’s degree in an accounting discipline. 


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field


• Extensive corporate tax knowledge


• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations


• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements


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


• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members


• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills