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Compass Datacenters Tax Lead in Dallas, Texas
Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter's mission to make lives better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the data center industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives.
Compass is seeking a Tax Lead to join our Finance & Accounting team in Dallas, Texas.
Job Overview:
The tax lead will report to VP, Corporate Tax within the Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate would have tax manager level experience with indirect taxes, such as sales and use tax, value-added tax (VAT) and/or goods and services tax (GST). A willingness to learn other areas of tax, such as income tax, credits, and incentives. The Tax Lead will be expected to develop strong working relationships within the Corporate Accounting team. The ideal candidate should have strong and broad tax accounting and compliance experience. This role will head the indirect tax function for the Company.
Responsibilities:
Oversee accurate and timely filing of sales tax/value-added tax returns for all applicable tax jurisdictions within the US, Canada, and Europe,
Compile, analyze, and detail review of sales and use tax/value added tax returns, managing compliance with vendors and global audit responses,
Lead sales tax/value-added examinations, including gathering requested documentation, risk identification and mitigation, day-to-day audit management,
Development of a standard process for credits and incentive reviews of qualification requirements, including preparation and review of annual reporting required for various credit and incentive programs,
Improve or implement indirect tax processes or process improvements,
Assist with analysis of complex business transactions to determine planning opportunities and ultimate tax consequences,
Monitor and ensure compliance with changing tax laws and provide input on changes that could affect the Company's tax posture,
Coordinate with multiple engagement teams in multiple jurisdictions (North America and Europe), and
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by department leadership.
What You Need to Succeed
Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Tax or related field
CPA or MBA preferred.
Minimum 6 years overall professional experience
Corporate tax department experience working with all levels of US and international outsourced compliance, including working with tax advisors and consultants.
Experience participating in sales tax audits or audits by other tax jurisdictions preferred.
Experience performing tax research and writing technical memorandums.
ERP/Financial systems experience a plus (NetSuite)
Corporate accounting skills, such as journal entry preparation
Advanced Excel skills, including using SUM and VLOOKUP functions, formatting, working with Pivot tables and experience manipulating large columns of data.
Adapting to fast-paced, changing environment and technology
Capability to work for extended periods to meet key deadlines on unique projects.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a high-performance team.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, mathematical and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organization, devotion to accuracy and data integrity
Why us?
Compass is committed to its core convictions and key principles. We look for people who believe there's a different way to deliver great projects and can easily adapt to change in a quickly growing organization. We strive to create great partnerships with our clients, contractors and supply chain partners through transparent communications, humble and curious collaboration, and a zealous focus on consistent execution of the most important 20%.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Compass is committed to an inclusive culture, and we celebrate and value diverse insights and perspectives. To continue to soar on our rocket ship, we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, and interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.
Benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Voluntary Life | 401K | Unlimited PTO for US based Employees