Senior Tax Manager – Individual Tax Review & Compliance
BGM Group
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Provides tax advice to appropriate representatives of DTE Energy and its subsidiaries, including counseling the Tax organization on corporate tax planning and controversy matters (federal, state, local and property tax).
- Relies on knowledge of tax law and business perspective to derive solutions that meet company needs.
- Leads others in plans and execution and can lead teams or coordinate with other areas to provide tax advice.
- Analyzes tax problems, interprets tax laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of company structure, general departments and operations.
- Advanced knowledge of tax principles and procedures related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills.
- Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal/tax matters and controversy resolution.
- Established resource for the organization on complex tax issues.
- Work with businesses and other tax professionals to identify and assess the economic and financial implications of different transactions.
- Reviews tax and business aspects of financial models.
- Partner with tax planners and business groups in advising on tax issues.
- Work with tax operations group in assessing how transactions are reported and assuring compliance with all laws.
- Accepts increasingly complex or sensitive legal projects and sees that they are effectively resolved.
- Works with minimum supervision.
- Anticipate potential legal issues and identify solutions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited law school and is admitted to a state bar
- Typically has 10+ years of professional experience in federal and state tax matters involving multiple legal entities and partnerships
- Preferred Previous Big 4 or larger corporation experience
- CPA
- Strong analytical and advisory skills, including the ability to review, evaluate and counsel business units on complex and routine tax questions relating to various taxation issues.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with business units and senior management, outside legal counsel and opposing party's counsel.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other tax professionals and staff.
- Highly proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new information technology systems with ease.
- Ability to take responsibility for multiple projects.
- Understanding of basic financial reporting and GAAP principles.
