Description
Director, Tax Planning & Controversy

Job Summary
The Director, Tax Planning & Controversy will have primary responsibility for the development of U.S. and state income tax planning strategies and defense of such planning through audit by tax authorities around the globe. Oversee all Federal and State controversy, which will require close collaboration with finance personnel as well as personnel in other company operations.

Essential Functions

• Tax Planning & Research
  
• Involvement with execution of tax planning projects
  
• Initiation and collaboration on federal and state income tax projects
  
• Support with modeling the impact of planning initiatives
  
• Tax Controversy
  
• Responsible for leading strategy for defense of tax planning and interface with the Internal Revenue Service and various state tax authorities.
  
• Lead tax department in responding to income tax audit inquiries
  
• Work with subject matter experts within Tax, accounting or other teams to respond to audit inquiries
  
• Coordinate with Director, Income Tax Operations on federal and state income tax audits
  
• Coordinate with Director, Income Tax Operations on impacts of audits on uncertain tax positions and use of team members to develop audit responses
  
• Monitoring of Tax Legislation and regulatory activity and assist in identification of proposals which could impact the Company and its tax position
  
• Frequent interaction/communications with key business partners within Tax, as well as Accounting, FP&A, Regulatory, Legal, Strategy and Treasury
  
• Manage Internal Controls related to tax planning and controversy
  
• Work directly with the Tax Reporting Team to ensure an effective control environment and to provide input on tax planning impacts on financial reporting and controls including assessment of changes in uncertain tax positions
  

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related financial field
  
• Master's Degree Master of Taxation, JD, CPA or equivalent experience
  
• CPA with advance degree
  
• 10+ years 10+ years combined public accounting tax and corporate tax experience
  
• 10+ years Minimum of 10+ years of corporate tax experience. Preference for individual with Big 4 public accounting or law firm experience at senior manager, director or partner level or at the senior director level or equivalent experience in a publicly traded multi-national corporation
  
• Experience with M&A, including federal and state income tax tax issues and business integration experience on both the buy-side and sell-side
  
• Experience in managing large case IRS examinations and tax controversy with state and local tax jurisdictions
  
• Utility experience helpful, not required
  
• Firm understanding of financial accounting practices and an In-depth knowledge of FAS109/ASC740 reporting standards
  
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively disseminate information to others across the organization in a clear, easily understood manner
  

Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ni Source is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.


Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:
$150,900.00 - $226,300.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-11-18
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2024-11-23
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Summary
Tax Director will lead planning and strategy for regulated utilities, including analysis and implementation of state and federal tax reform, and manage federal and state income tax audits.