Tax Manager
Role description
From the employerSince 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning
technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision
systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring
systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and
agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need
– both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with
industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel
efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon
our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative
products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations,
and motivate our team.
Job Summary
- The Tax Manager will be a key member of the corporate tax team for a US publicly
- traded company, responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax compliance,
- tax accounting (ASC 740), and other indirect taxes. This position reports to the
- Sr. Tax Manager and will partner closely with other Finance, Accounting and
- external advisors.
Responsibilities
- ASC 740 Tax Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with
ASC 740.
- Prepare and review effective tax rate calculations, current and deferred tax
calculations, and tax-related journal entries.
- Analyze and document uncertain tax positions (FIN 48) and valuation
allowances.
- Perform reconciliations for the federal, state and local tax balance sheet
accounts
- Assist with tax-related disclosures for the financial statements and support
external audit requests.
- Ensure processes and controls around income tax accounting are SOX-compliant.
Federal & State Income Tax Compliance
- Lead preparation and/or review of the U.S. federal income tax return,
including consolidated return workpapers.
- Manage preparation and review of state income and franchise tax returns,
extensions, and estimated payments.
- Compile and maintain tax depreciation and state tax apportionment data.
- Coordinate and maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filings and payments.
- Review and support preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax
calculations.
- Maintain and document tax positions, elections, and supporting workpapers.
- Coordinate with external advisors and manage their deliverables.
Indirect Tax
- Lead Form 1099 reporting and coordination with third party preparer.
- Prepare Michigan USE tax annual filing.
- Gather and submit personal property tax information.
- Lead sales tax calculations, monthly reconciliations and coordinate with third
party preparer.
Tax Planning, Research & Controversy
- Research complex federal and state tax issues; assist with technical memos and
recommendations.
- Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities, including credits,
incentives, and method changes.
- Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company.
- Support IRS, state and indirect tax audits, including responding to
information requests and drafting responses.
- Assist with special projects such as legal entity rationalization, M&A due
diligence/integration, and modeling the tax impact of business initiatives.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Recommend and implement process improvements and automation in tax compliance
and provision.
- Work closely with Accounting/Finance on close processes, forecasted tax rate
impacts, and business initiatives.
- Support development and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and
internal controls.
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive corporate tax experience, with a mix of federal,
state, and ASC 740 responsibilities (public accounting, corporate tax
department, or a combination).
- Strong technical knowledge in ASC 740 income tax accounting, including
provision preparation and related disclosures.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state income tax,
including compliance and planning.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with common tax compliance/provision
software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention
to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in
a hybrid environment.
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Preferred
- CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) highly preferred
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with indirect taxes (e.g., sales/use) and property tax is a plus,
though not required.
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Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate
against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical
disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also
prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected
categories.