Tax Manager - New York, United States - Hermès

Description

Job Description

The Team:

The Accounting/Finance team is responsible for protecting the Company's financial assets, mitigating financial risks and reporting the financial position of the company to business stakeholders. The department is comprised of three main pillars: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, & Treasury.

The Opportunity:

Hermes of Paris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our finance team. The Tax Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with all tax laws and regulations related to Sales, Income, Business & Property Tax as well as optimizing our tax strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize financial efficiency.

This position requires a strong understanding of tax codes, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to stakeholders.

About the Role:

• Tax Compliance
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of Sales & Use Tax filings, Income Tax, Business & Property Tax for Hermes of Paris
  • Ensure accurate, timely preparation and filing of monthly Sales & Use Tax returns for multiple jurisdictions in partnership with external tax advisors
  • Manage Income Tax reporting by supporting data requests for estimated payments and Annual filing with tax advisors
  • Assist in quarterly tax provision calculations and financial statement disclosures
  • Monitor changes in sales tax laws and regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data for tax reporting
  • Review and reconcile tax accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to internal tax policies and procedures
  • Conduct internal tax reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Tax Strategy
  • Provide recommendations for tax planning and structure, considering both sales and income tax implications
  • Develop and Implement Use Tax self-assessment for expenses
  • Provide guidance on sales tax issues related to product and service offerings
  • Identify potential tax risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize exposure
  • Advise on the implications of business decisions on tax liabilities and risks
• Tax Audits and Investigations
  • Act as the primary point of contact for sales tax audits and inquiries
  • Respond to tax audits, inquiries, and investigations from tax authorities
  • Prepare documentation, communicate with auditors, and resolve tax-related issues to ensure favorable outcomes
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize audit exposure
  • Manage the Unclaimed Property Reporting (AUP)

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No

Budget Responsibility:

• YES

Decision Making Responsibility:

• YES - assess, propose, and support recommendations to supervisor on process improvements, project launches, as any situation will call upon.

About You:

• 5 years in Public / Similar role and/or environment
• Bachelor's in Accounting/Tax
• Master's degree / CPA or Advanced Tax Certification preferred
• Extensive experience in Tax accounting, with a focus on both Sales and Income tax preferably in retail. Experience working in both private and public sectors is a plus.
• Proficiency in tax software and accounting software (SAP, Avalara)
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and strategy development
• Analytical and detail-oriented to accurately present management reports and provide sound recommendations
• Strong knowledge with systems to understand interfaces and find optimization and automation as available
• Ability to see the big picture and connect the dots to efficiently work cross-functionally and inter-departmentally
• Strong ethics, integrity, and credibility
• Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships and collaborate effectively across departments to meet mutual objectives
• Foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, client-serviced oriented culture where multi-tasking and hands-on collaboration and communication are critical to success
• Ability to travel as needed

The range for this position is: $78, $131,499.00 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Herms has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Herms, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Herms is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Herms organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Herms employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Herms craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Herms, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Herms' success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Herms wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that's at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films "Footsteps Across the World" available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Herms. At Herms of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Herms of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Herms of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Herms of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Herms of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Herms of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

About Us

A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Herms is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Herms cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal mtiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.

About the Team

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Family is at the heart of Herms. At Herms of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Herms of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Herms of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Herms of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Herms of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Herms of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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