VP Tax

Job Summary

Plan and direct all areas of tax compliance, planning, and strategy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and implement tax vision, planning and strategy for a complex, multi-state organization
• Direct all areas of tax compliance, including income, property, sales/use, excise and payroll for all 50 states
• Review all tax returns and other tax filings and correspondence
• Supervise the preparation and review of quarterly tax provisions
• Lead and direct tax due diligence process for potential mergers, acquisitions, or other business transactions. Assist with drafting tax sections of merger agreements
• Develop strategy for new tax legislation and for supporting or opposing proposed legislation at the State and Federal levels. Participate with Government Relations staff to execute strategy
• Oversee audits by all taxing jurisdictions

Additional Job Requirements

• Other Duties as assigned.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%-10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the tax department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university in Accounting or Business and 15 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 15-plus years of experience in tax preparation and compliance, including at least 8 in income tax and 7 in supervisory role
• 7-10 years of experience with Big 4 tax firm

Skills

• Proven business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, and processes and to apply tax regulations to them appropriately
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills with strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to explain tax rules in simple terms
• Knowledge across all areas of tax, with deep knowledge of corporate income tax and ASC740

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in OneSource/GoSystems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Public Accountant (active status not required) or
• Enrolled Agent with IRS

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)