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Director, Tax Reporting
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Position Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Director, Tax Reporting is an exciting and challenging role in a fast-paced Tax Department reporting directly to the Senior Director, Tax. The Director will have responsibilities for the all reporting aspects of The Home Depot’s income tax accounting and compliance reporting function. The scope of responsibility to include managing all aspects of the income tax accounting under ASC 740 and federal and international tax compliance reporting processes. The position is responsible for leading a team of tax professionals in ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting, maintaining effective controls, maintaining compliance with tax laws, Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting policies, while interfacing with corporate and business leadership as well as with external tax consultants, professional organizations and external auditors.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the tax accounting and compliance functions, leading a team of 9 tax professionals
• Lead the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual income tax provision computations and related analysis of tax liability accounts as well as SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance. Includes working in partnership with the broader tax function, Finance, and the accounting team to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting and accounting for income taxes.
• Timely communicates tax performance and accounting related information to internal partners and stakeholders effectively.
• Maintain and enhance strong partnerships across finance and the business.
• Providing leadership of tax associates while building an effective team.
• Responsible for performance management, training and development of tax professionals to ensure career growth, engagement, and resource optimization.
• Effective oversight of the quarterly FIN 48 process and the quarterly/annual tax provision review by both external and internal auditors.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and federal and international compliance reporting for all income taxes and reserves while maintaining effective controls over the tax reporting processes.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on projects and company initiatives (e.g., internal controls, tax planning, accounting initiatives, finance transformation, M&A and integration planning) to ensure alignment and accurate reporting to address the needs of the business.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to SR Director Tax
Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
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.
Years of Relevant Work Experience:10 years
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.
Additional Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical thinker with a flexible mindset and willingness to embrace change who also demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational and planning skills that can make sound decisions and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to proactively drive engagement, inspire teamwork across staff function and business groups and deliver desired results.
• Demonstrates the ability to drive continuous process improvement and maintain effective controls over the tax reporting process.
• Proven track record of developing talent and improving performance to build a more effective team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 -12 years of corporate taxation experience with at least 6 years of experience in a public accounting firm or large US based organization.
• BA in Accounting and/or CPA (required) or MST preferred.
• Must have experience in all aspects of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes and solid foundation of federal and international tax concepts with a strong focus on domestic tax.
• Experience in leading a team, providing direction and developing and mentoring staff.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Technical expertise in tax.
Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
Coaching, counseling, and leadership skills
Ability to work with teams in diverse functional areas
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility in meeting multiple goals
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