Vice President, Tax - Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation

Description

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Tax is responsible for overseeing and optimizing GreatAmerica's tax strategies and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations, and leading a team of professionals responsible for the efficient, accurate and timely filing of income, sales, and property taxes for GreatAmerica and third-party service clients. The Vice President, Tax will also have the primary accountability for designing and ensuring the appropriate sustainable teams, technology, and processes are in place and continually improved as the organization evolves. This individual will set the cultural tone for GreatAmerica's tax team and serve as a role model of GreatAmerica principles for the organization, while contributing in a material way to the company's overall financial success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive tax strategies to minimize the company's tax obligations while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations in the United States and Canada.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the tax team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units, operating domains, finance, legal, and executive leadership, to align tax planning with overall business objectives.
• Oversee and ensure high quality outcomes across the income, sales, and property tax life cycles, including the management of audits, tax reconciliations, registrations, client support, and other special projects.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on the company's operations and proactively recommending adjustments to tax strategies.
• Provide strategic tax guidance on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions to mitigate tax risks and maximize financial benefits.
• Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, tax service contract relationships, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare and present clear and concise tax reports and updates to the executive team and the board of directors, as needed.
• Partner with the Accounting Team to implement and maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable tax reporting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Provide guidance and oversight of the organizations' informational reporting obligations, such as W-9 and 1099.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement in process efficiency and performance effectiveness.
• Responsible for performance management and career development of the tax team leaders.

Position Qualifications

For all GreatAmerica team members: Honesty/Integrity, Customer Oriented, Accountability, Tenacious, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Adaptability, Team Player.

For this position: Analytical Skills, Financial Aptitude, Detail Oriented, Problem Solving, Judgment, Working under Pressure, Strong interpersonal skills.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Master's degree in taxation or CPA qualification strongly preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of ten years directly related work experience in tax and progressive leadership experience.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office (strong Microsoft Excel skills), research software (RIA, CCH) preferred, tax preparation software (Sales, Property, Income) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Candidate must possess strong leadership skills to serve as a role model for the Tax Team and GreatAmerica.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills are required to interface with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Candidate should have excellent analytical and organizational skills and must be detail oriented and able to think strategically.

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversation option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program

Education and Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at .

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About GreatAmerica

GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance companies in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufactures, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. With a focus on the small ticket vendor and OEM finance channel we have partnered with some of the largest and industry leading companies in the Office Equipment, Communications, IT, Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, and Franchise market sectors. In addition to financing, GreatAmerica offers innovative non-financial services to help our customers grow.

At GreatAmerica we enjoy the benefits of being independent and family-owned, fostering quick decision making, customer response and innovation. Established in 1992 our team has grown to over 650 employees and a portfolio of over $2.5+ Billion. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy and team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. With a strong balance sheet and consistent financial performance through all economic cycles, GreatAmerica has experienced amazing results and unparalleled growth. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you will grow professionally and work with some of the most talented finance professionals in the industry.

There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.