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Senior Director, Tax
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Job Description
Overview
Pep Boys is driven by its customer promise, "We go further to help you go farther." Founded 100 years ago by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to service their vehicles. With a national network of 850+ locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, and over 25 distribution centers, Pep Boys employes over 8,000 people. Over 7 million vehicles pass through Pep Boys bays each year, and our commitment to being the ONE our communities count on is demonstrated through our exceptional customer experience and support of the critical technical training initiatives needed to close America's skills gap. For more information, visit www.pepboys.com.
Position Summary
The Senior Director - Tax is responsible for ensuring appropriate financial statement accounting for all direct and indirect taxes and for U.S. tax compliance, including federal, state, local and foreign income tax, sales/use and property taxes. As the senior member of the corporate tax function, this position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensure proper design, operation, and maintenance of SOX controls, including updates to tax-related SOX 404 documentation, control design, control testing, and remediation efforts.
* Responsible for tax planning and documentation of tax positions reached, including research and drafting memoranda.
* Ensure proper application of accounting for income taxes (ASC 740) and other accounting pronouncements (g. FIN 48, etc.), including calculations and disclosures.
* Liaison with internal and external auditors regarding direct and indirect tax reporting matters.
* Collaborate with accounting department regarding gathering data needed for the tax provision and tax return process, as well as to address changes in the business and their impact on the Company's tax position.
* Participate in due diligence and/or related supporting activities for mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
* Oversee all domestic and foreign aspects required for the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all federal income tax returns included within the U.S. consolidated income tax return prepared by co-source provider.
* Oversee examinations by tax authorities and resolve disagreements.
* Identify tax savings opportunities throughout the tax return process.
* Oversee, manage and lead the tax department.
* Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* CPA and undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or equivalent training required.
* Master's degree in taxation preferred.
* Minimum of 7-10 years combined public accounting and/or corporate experience with emphasis on tax accounting and reporting; retail/multi-state experience a plus.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact and team with lead of operations and co-source providers.
* Detail oriented; excellent analytical skills.
* Strong process and project management skills, including ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Ability to take ownership for the tax function and drive projects to successful completion.
* Travel up to 25%.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
* Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing.
* Regular standing and walking.
* Reach with hands and arms.
* Frequent travel.
* Talk and hear.
* Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive date and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.
* High organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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