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Lauridsen Group Inc. Tax Director - Shared in Ankeny, Iowa
This position will be responsible for all aspects of the tax department with the primary focus in income tax related matters of the business which include federal, foreign, and state income taxes. This position will be responsible for developing tax strategies and policies for LGI and will serve as a resource to the LGI business units on tax matters including sales tax, property tax, and other various topics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
CPA designation preferred and/or Masters in Tax/Accounting highly preferred
Experience:
Advanced Excel skills required
10+ years of tax experience required
5+ years of management experience required
Experience with US taxation of foreign earnings highly preferred
JOB DUTIES:
Direct and lead team responsible for tax compliance matters which include oversight of tax returns to ensure filings are in accordance with applicable tax statutes.
Manage and review tax data information and process around gathering information needed for US federal and state tax returns.
Direct and lead communication with outside tax advisors and relationship management.
Advise management on the impact of federal, state, and international tax laws and proposed legislation which would impact the business.
Manage all federal and state tax examinations.
Research and analyze tax related issues that arise in the LGI business units including acquisitions, dispositions, or joint ventures.
Serve as a resource to the accounting and finance teams on tax matters.
Lead ongoing quarterly reporting and communications related to tax distributions.
Responsibility for the financial statement accrual for income taxes including preparation and review of the annual tax provision.
Identify and resolve GAAP technical tax accounting matters as needed.
Manage and perform special projects as requested.
Regular communication on project status with Vice President of Treasury and Tax and others as applicable.
Training and development of tax team members.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
General working knowledge of federal, state, and international tax rules.
General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or equivalent.
Experience with the global nature of multi-national companies.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to operate all necessary office equipment required to accomplish job duties.
Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work on other related projects as requested by management.
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires the mental capabilities to apply logical thought processes, good judgement and solve problems related to the job functions as they arise.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
General office working conditions exist, including some extended periods of computer work and extended hours during peak periods of activities. Ability to travel and drive as required.
TRAINING:
Safety
On-the-Job
Employee Handbook
Various seminars/courses
LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application.
What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.