SALT Tax Manager, Direct and Indirect

Application Deadline

25 September 2024

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards
  
  

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

This position is a key member of the corporate tax group for Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. This position will report to the Sr Tax Director and will work closely with professionals across the organization. This role is 100% remote. Primary responsibilities include:

• Preparation and management of all US State and Local income tax filings and preparation process.
• Lead all state tax accounting processes including calculation of jurisdictional modifications, deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowances, return-to-provision adjustments, apportionment, tax account roll forward and payable proof.
• Indirect tax management including Sales and Use tax, Property tax, and Indirect tax compliance; actively address external and internal inquiries.
• Assist and coordinate with other tax and corporate finance functions as needed
• Coordinate with legal and payroll for state tax matters and registrations.
• Actively manage and update the tax calendar and notice trackers for all state and local tax obligations and government inquiries.
• Coordination of tax projects and supervision of external consultants as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 tax related internal control requirements
• Partner with business and finance leadership to execute state and local tax planning strategy and overall business objectives.
• Support other corporate and business groups by providing general state and local tax support
• Monitor current and proposed state and local tax law changes to identify and assess the impact(s) on the organization .
  
  

Professional Experience/Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5+ years tax experience with specialization in US State and Local income tax accounting and compliance.
• 2+ years in a public accounting firm, remaining experience in industry, corporate or government
• Strong knowledge and understanding of US State and Local income tax laws, with a solid working understanding of tax accounting pursuant to ASC 740 and familiarity with indirect tax laws.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP, Avalara and OneSource Tax (OIT).
• Strong functional and technical tax skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven management of tax staff and projects, prioritization, and execution of multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage external contractors and service providers.
• Ability to work as part of a team while functioning with independent responsibilities.
• A strong drive to improve functional results, strong decision-making abilities, and a desire to execute tasks flawlessly.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with effective solutions.
  
  

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree in accounting is required. A current Certified Public Accountant certification and a graduate level degree with emphasis in tax are strongly preferred.

Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.