Director of Tax – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

  • Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.
  • Manages completion of all tax returns.
  • Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.
  • Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.
  • Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.
  • Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.
  • Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.
  • Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.
  • Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.
  • Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement.  Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
  • Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

 

Requirements:

  • Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps
  • Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes
  • Ability to manage various tax functions
  • Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
  • Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA

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