Tax & Accounting Manager

Hybrid

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At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team in Batesville, IN. 

This position is a Hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days onsite per month, with the opportunity to work remotely otherwise. 

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Tax & Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for managing tax planning, reporting, compliance functions, managing tax audits, and supervises associates supporting the tax functions. This role will develop strategies to optimize tax outcomes for the organization and will collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to regulations.  In addition to leading the tax functions, the Tax & Accounting Manager will also support general accounting activities within the finance & accounting team, which may include account reconciliations, journal entries, analysis, and international accounting.

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the preparation of all filings and reporting in compliance with all required regulations in the tax areas of federal income, partnership, SALT, sales & use, property, business licenses, fuel, import, and payroll.
• Evaluates the tax implications of company activities, develops strategies, and implements activities to minimize the tax obligations for the organization.
• Provides advice to finance leadership on future changes to tax regulations and possible impacts to the organization.
• Manage and direct relationships with vendors and advisors, including Ernst & Young.
• Preparing tax provision calculations, analyzing financial data, and coordinating with external and internal resources on tax audits.
• Provides guidance to various departments on tax implications, business decisions, and ensuring that the company operates efficiently within the legal tax framework.
• Collaborates with finance and accounting teams to gather necessary information, assist in preparing reports, and to complete tax filings.
• Manages transfer pricing, tax reporting, and filing requirements in Mexico, Australia, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Supports international accounting functions, tax provisions, and international entities tax filings/returns.
• Assists in designing internal audit processes and making process improvements to address potential areas of deficiency.
• Assists in general accounting functions by updating accounting records, financial reporting, monthly close procedures, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in business or related degree; and a minimum of four to six years related experience and/or training in tax; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in tax accounting or finance. CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, tax preparation software, and enterprise resources planning systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Expert Microsoft Office experience required.
• Ability to provide financial data and take insights to action.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work across the business.
• Highly developed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Prior management experience in leading teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice to Haves:

• Exposure to international tax regulations is a plus.
• Experience with lean or process improvement preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.  

Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.