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Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. · 1 month ago

Corporate Tax and Internal Control Analyst

Bozeman, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of wildfire services across the United States, offering expertise in wildfire education and loss prevention. The Corporate Tax and Internal Controls Analyst will be responsible for analyzing accounting records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax laws, while developing strategies to reduce tax liabilities and enhance profitability.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Responsibilities

Work with outside CPA/Tax Accounting firm to proactively develop a comprehensive tax strategy for all entities and ownership, focused on reducing tax liability and increasing profits

Primary responsibility for the timely preparation and review of all tax returns, reports, forms, filings, and payment vouchers for all US and international business entities. This includes S-Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, C-Corporations, and not-for-profit entities

Responsible for communicating and coordinating final preparation of all tax filings with external CPA/Tax Accounting firm

Develop and maintain positive and strong professional relationships with exterior CPA/Tax Accounting firm

Manage all aspects, preparation, and review of US Federal, state, and local tax filings for S-Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, C-Corporations, and not for profit entities. Complete accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual (or as required by law) tax reports

Perform financial oversight and implement controls supporting timely and accurate management reporting results, including pre- and post-tax net income, recommending operating earnings adjustments as necessary

Research and analyze complex tax issues to determine the best solutions with emphasis on reducing tax liabilities and increasing profits

Manage and maintain the organization’s tax database

Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations by completing and filing required documents to relevant government or compliance authorities

Evaluate tax laws and make suggestions to company management to decrease tax liabilities

Demonstrate technical and operational knowledge about proposed changes in tax laws and regulations that could impact on the company and its operations. Prepare and communicate numerical impact analysis of the possible changes to management

Act as internal subject matter expert in the areas of taxes and compliance

Prepare materials for Board of Director’s meetings for various WD companies

Offer guidance and support to the various departments during audits

Proactively communicate any difficulties in being able to complete job duties timely and accurately to management

Provide assistance to internal and (as directed) external clients

Responsible for maintaining and revising Accounting and Finance department Policies and Procedures Manual on an annual basis, at minimum, or as directed by company management

Work with company management to create, maintain, and enforce client document return policy

Act as the primary responsible party within the company to coordinate preparation and presentation of required company documentation for any and all audits

Provide assistance to the Finance and Accounting departments as needed for budgeting, planning, and forecasting as needed

Develop, maintain, and update an 'Important Dates' calendar tracking all due dates for tax filings or payments

Qualification

CPA licenseTax strategy developmentTax complianceCanadian tax lawFinancial oversightAccounting softwareCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

A Montana Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Familiarity and experience working with Canadian tax law and requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related major

At least 5+ year's experience in a tax role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to understand and apply tax laws and changes in the preparation process

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Accurate math and accounting skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn tax accounting and preparation software

Preferred

A master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Company

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.

Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) is a national leader in insurer wildfire services, combining professional wildfire consulting with federally-certified emergency response wildfire suppression services.

Founded in 2001

Bozeman, Montana, USA

201-500 employees