Description :
Chrysler LLC is a major automotive company known in the industry for speed, style and innovation.
It is an exciting time in our history; and our strategy, as a privately owned company, is to design, build and deliver high-quality products and segment-defining vehicles that will continue to set us apart from the competition.
Our brands - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Mopar, have been established for decades and provide a solid foundation for continued global growth and technological advancement. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with operations worldwide, we manufacture, market and distribute a product portfolio including cars, trucks, minivans, SUV's (sport utility vehicles), automotive parts and accessories.
We achieve success by focusing on five business fundamentals:
- Customer First
- Quality
- Go Global
- Be Green (environmental awareness)
- Powered by Great People
Through the years, great people have built Chrysler's strong heritage and have been the catalyst to the success of our Company. As we continue to build this great team, we are looking for exceptional people who want to be part of the next chapter in this company's proud history.
Position Title: Sr. Manager - State & Local Taxes
Manage the preparation and review of Chrysler Holding LLC partnership state & local flow through and entity level income/franchise/miscellaneous tax returns for the purpose of complying with U.S. tax laws. Manage, coordinate and negotiate Chrysler Holding LLC group state tax credits and incentives related to new and expanded business operations. Manage, support and assist in Chrysler Holding LLC partnership state and local income and franchise tax planning initiatives. Manage the preparation and review of the state tax forecast and business plan of state income taxes for the Chrysler Holding LLC tax group. Manage the preparation and review of all required tax reporting to partners of Chrysler Holding LLC.
• State & Local Compliance
• Manage the preparation and review of all Chrysler Holding LLC partnership flow through state & local income/franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Manage the preparation and review of all Chrysler Holding LLC group entity level state & local income/franchise tax returns, estimated payments, extensions and annual reports.
• Manage the preparation and review of all quarterly, periodic or annual nonresident partner withholding tax requirements for the Chrysler Holding LLC partnership in all required states.
• Manage, coordinate and negotiate various state income/franchise tax credit projects within the Chrysler Holding LLC group.
• Monitor and coordinate state tax filing positions within the Chrysler Holding LLC group.
• Manage the preparation and review of the Chrysler Holding LLC partnership group apportionment information, adjustments, eliminations, state net operating losses, and state tax credits/ incentives.
• Tax Planning
• Provide tax decision support to Tax Affairs management.
• Identify research and implement tax savings/deferral strategies.
• Participate in planning projects as assigned.
• Prepare specialized reports as assigned.
• State Tax Forecast
• Manage the preparation of the forecast of state taxable income and estimated state tax liabilities for Chrysler Holding LLC. This activity includes gathering tax-related information from the various Chrysler Holding LLC operations, and analyzing the state tax implications on a monthly basis. Analysis includes applying state tax knowledge and research to various issues within the state tax arena including; 50 state income/franchise tax laws, utilization of net operating losses, tax credits and apportionment issues.
• Tax Data Reporting to Partners
• Manage the preparation and review of the tax data reporting to the partners of Chrysler Holding LLC for estimated payments. This activity includes gathering tax-related information from the Chrysler Holding LLC operations, and summarizing the state tax implications for reporting to the partners as required in a timely and accurate manner.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of ten years experience (two years supervisory experience) in income tax preparation, with an emphasis on corporate income tax and partnership taxation, in either a Fortune 100 manufacturing company or a national/regional public accounting firm.
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA designation preferred.
• MBA or Masters Degree in Taxation preferred.
Other Requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Excellent analytical and managerial skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
Compensation:
The ideal candidate can anticipate a competitive and attractive salary and benefit package.
Location: Auburn Hills, MI