Tax Manager, Property Tax

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose

Responsible for managing the personal property tax compliance process and ensuring that the general ledger properly reflects the tax balances for the Property Tax accounts. The Manager will work directly with the Property Tax staff to ensure that all tasks related to the compliance process are assigned and properly completed. Responsible for property tax planning, research, compliance, accounting and/or audit defense.

Key Responsibilities

80% Tax Planning, Accounting, Research, Compliance, and Audit Defense as needed to meet the goals of the Department. May serve as principal contact on one or more projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners. May lead special studies to determine tax implications of company operations. May be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, and for the accurate statement of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable.

May serve as liaison between SSC and subsidiarily businesses in the US and internationally. 10% Participation on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert 10% Coaching and mentoring of associates in the department Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Reports to Senior Manager or Director Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required.

This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, CMI, or JD Strongly Preferred MACc, MBA or MTAX Preferred 5-8 years Experience Preferred

• Excellent communication skills Flexibility
• Demonstrate technical tax skills appropriate for the years of experience in the one or more tax disciplines.

Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and implement multiple complex projects, people management, and communications to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Proven analytical and problem resolution skills. Experience with property tax software (OneSource, etc.) Experience in property tax compliance, audit, tax research, and accounting.

Minimum Education

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Competencies

Technical expertise in tax. Proven analytical and problem resolution skills Coaching, counseling, and people management skills Ability to work with teams in diverse functional areas