[Remote] Tax Director at Dealer Inspire

Ohio, United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting/Finance required
  • CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred
  • 10+ years of corporate tax experience or equivalent public accounting experience required
  • Experience with partnership taxation preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in tax accounting and related financial reporting
  • Knowledge of international, federal, international, state and local income tax compliance and experience in preparing tax returns required
  • Ability to research tax issues and implement changes needed to comply with existing tax laws or new tax legislation
  • Experience with a major ERP system preferred, i.e., Oracle, JDE, SAP
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels, as well as the ability to interact effectively with federal, state and local tax authorities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws
  • Oversee preparation and review of all tax filings, including income, sales/use, property, and other applicable taxes
  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies
  • Lead the annual and quarterly global income tax provision process to ensure accurate and timely reporting in financial statements (ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes) with a focus on partnership-related items
  • Oversee the coordination/preparation of all international income tax returns and estimated tax payments and review the return to provision calculations to identify the tax impact to the financial statements
  • Oversee all aspects of the indirect tax function, including sales and use taxes, property taxes, franchise taxes and other business taxes
  • Identify and implement domestic and foreign tax planning opportunities to minimize both US GAAP and cash taxes
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and business development teams to support strategic initiatives and transactions including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
  • Provide guidance and training to internal teams on tax-related matters
  • Actively monitor changes to US and foreign tax laws and regulations to determine the tax reporting and financial statement impacts
  • Manage the coordination of SOX reporting and controls for all income tax processes
  • Establish and maintain the tax department policies and procedures
  • Lead and mentor the tax team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development opportunities for all team members
  • Communicate operational priorities, objectives, and goals
  • Facilitate problem solving and collaboration
  • Complete performance evaluations of team members and recommend appropriate action such as promotions, counseling and termination
  • Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and hire associates

Skills

Dealer Inspire

Digital marketing solutions for car dealerships

About Dealer Inspire

Dealer Inspire offers technology solutions and digital marketing services tailored for car dealerships. Their platform includes tools like Virtual Walkaround for online vehicle exploration and Boss Mode for improved customer communication. By providing a subscription-based model and additional services like SEO and SEM, they help dealerships increase traffic and convert leads into sales. The goal is to enhance the automotive sales process and improve customer service, ultimately boosting profitability for their clients.

None, IllinoisHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$300KTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Departure of key executives like Elizabeth Hern may impact strategic direction.
Complex EV models require innovative marketing strategies Dealer Inspire may not fully address.
Dependency on American Honda Motor partnership could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Dealer Inspire offers a unique Virtual Walkaround feature for online vehicle exploration.
Their Boss Mode chat feature enhances communication between customers and dealership teams.
The platform's analytics dashboard provides comprehensive insights into ROI, SEM, and SEO.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in EVs presents a growing market for Dealer Inspire.
The rise of virtual reality can enhance Dealer Inspire's Virtual Walkaround feature.
Subscription-based services align with Dealer Inspire's business model, boosting customer retention.

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