Manager of Tax

Position Summary:  Recent growth at American Superconductor both internationally and within the U.S. has generated the need to consolidate the tax function to ensure proper coordination with all our business units. We are seeking an experienced tax and business professional to facilitate this dynamic growth and leverage our taxation planning and strategy development.




ResponsibilitiesThis key leadership role will involve working with all related businesses to determine tax planning, the tax provision and resolve tax issues across the organization. Working with various departments in support of the expansion of the company and related tax planning practices. Working with outside tax service providers to develop and implement the Company's international tax structure and strategy. Coordinate and manage various special projects related to Federal, State and International taxes, including income, sales and use and property taxes. Manage the FAS 109 and FIN 48 process, including computations and technical memos. Manage all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements related to the tax function. Manage the income tax compliance process working with outside tax service providers and internal personnel. Preparing and/or reviewing tax provision and tax return workpapers prepared by internal personnel and outside tax service providers. Analysis of new tax laws and documenting impact on the organization. Assisting with special projects as required, including but not limited to, acquisition due diligence and related tax planning and purchase accounting, analysis of deferred tax balances, FAS 123R tax analysis. Transfer Pricing- develop and document transfer pricing policies in which meet US and International transfer pricing standards.  Ensure that the Company maintains adequate contemporaneous documentation as required by US and international law. 




QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation or related area MBA is preferred 2+ years of public accounting experience and CPA license 3+ years of experience in a corporate tax department with international locations Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi-task in a dynamic, growing environment Strong accounting skills and a solid understanding of FAS 109 computations, including purchase accounting issues Large public accounting firm experience is preferred Experience with preparation of corporate tax returns (Federal, State, Local, Franchise, Foreign Corporation and Annual Reports), quarterly tax provisions and sales and use tax and property tax returns
American Superconductor is an equal opportunity employer
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