Tax Manager

 

Optical Cable Corporation:

 

Optical Cable Corporation is a dynamic leader in the fiber optic cabling industry; we are a top manufacturer of fiber optic cables primarily sold into the enterprise market.  Optical Cable Corporation was founded in 1983 in Roanoke, Virginia, where it is currently headquartered.

 

Optical Cable Corporation offers excellent opportunities for development and growth to its employees.  Become a member of the successful team and enjoy an exciting, diverse work environment and excellent employee benefits.

 

Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

 

Tax Manager:

 

The Tax Manager will manage the corporate tax aspects of the company to meet company objectives as well as comply with tax and regulatory authorities.  The company is publicly traded and has both multi-state and international sales.  Tax aspects handled by the manager include income, franchise, excise, sales and use, propery, fringe benefit plans, including ERISA plans, annual reports and other business filings.  Also, the manager will assist the payroll department and the CFO in payroll tax research and tax implications of various compensation scenarios.  The position requires a broad range of tax knowledge to meet compliance needs and to provide tax planning, analysis and research on a variety of subjects. 

 

Responsibilities for planning, analysis and research will center around:

calculating tax rate forecasts, conducting tax exposure analysis;

developing, implementing and executing strategies to utilize tax benefits and minimize effective tax rates; researching tax issues and explain, as necessary, to management and employees;

maintaining updated knowledge of international, multi-state, income tax;

analyze and apply the rules of Section 199.

 

Compliance responsibilities include:

preparing current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with SFAS 109 for quarterly and annual financial reporting;

overseeing, and maintaining the tax compliance calendar to ensure that information is gathered in a timely fashion so that deadlines are met;

managing and coordinating outsourcing tax return preparation for filings (federal income, state income, franchise tax, ERISA filings).

 

The Tax Manager will also manage all audits and inquiries with government and regulatory authorities.

 

The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a related field and must have their CPA designation.  Six years of experience in a combination of public and non-public accounting is preferred as is a solid understaind of tax related, generally accepted accounting principles and relevant FASB pronouncements.  Strong communication, both written and oral, is required.  High level computer skill and experience with tax software programs required.

 

Resumes not illustrating a CPA designation will not be considered.