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Elkay Tax Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tax Manager
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Reporting to the Tax Director, the Tax Manager partners with members of the Corporate Tax Department, the Corporate Finance Department, and the Controllers of the various reporting locations. This position is primarily responsible for all U.S. tax compliance (both direct and indirect tax, including audit management) and related provision support, meeting I.R.S., state, and ASC 740 guidelines. In addition, this position has overall responsibility for administering SOX compliance with respect to the financial reporting of taxes, including keeping documentation up-to-date and ensuring that key controls are being properly exercised by the respective owners. This position also assists and develops U.S federal and state tax planning, suggesting favorable methods of reporting and recommending actions to reduce the Company's overall tax burden. The role is a mix of leadership and hands on work including: organization and communication, GAAP data collection and interpretation, issue identification and resolution, reviewing and preparing complex income tax calculations, use of both tax compliance and financial software, e-filing, audit defense support, project management, estimated and extension forms and payments, deferred tax roll forwards, tax payable reconciliations, overseeing quality and efficiency in outsourced work, completing forms and disclosures for a dynamic organization.
This position will be based in our Milwaukee, WI Headquarters.
Responsibilities
Manage the preparation and review of internally and externally prepared federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, extensions,
Manage indirect tax team members and filings (sales/use tax, property tax)
Prepare annual disclosure requirements for the tax return
Review tax compliance calendar to ensure all filings are completed timely
Support audit reserve accounting including maintaining uncertain tax position analysis and documentation
Assist with federal, state and local tax audits and tracks status
123R and 162m Stock Option Calculations
Financial statement reconciliations
Manage the accounting for domestic deferred income taxes, including review and determination of recoverability of carryforwards and other deferred tax assets on a quarterly and annual basis
Interact with external auditing firm
Play a significant role in the growth and development of direct reports
Identify and implement tax process improvements; support non-tax improvement efforts
Assist with other federal and state tax special projects such as tax research, tax planning, forecasts and credits
Keep abreast of tax and accounting developments
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university; Master’s degree in taxation a plus. CPA a plus.
5 - 7+ years of corporate tax experience with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
Experience with these or similar software: Microsoft office; CorpTax, Research Software, OneStream, SharePoint, D365
Strong state tax background in income tax, sales and use tax and property tax
Demonstrated ability to interact and work cooperatively with peers and supervisors within and outside of the department.
Highly competent in written and verbal communication of financial information and tax law to both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments; working additional hours as required to meet deadlines.
Some travel may be required.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.