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Manager Tax Accounting

Otter Tail Power CompanyFergus Falls, MN
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Job Description

POSITION: Manager-Tax Accounting

Grade 15

Annual Pay Range $105,000 - $133,000

LOCATION: Accounting Department

QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in corporate income tax accounting, this could be in an accounting or audit role. Experience in researching, interpreting tax legislation and implementing impacts. Experience with property and sales tax accounting and reporting. Strong accounting knowledge and acumen, including GAAP and FERC, and analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. An understanding of utility ratemaking and multi-state taxation is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals. Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, PowerTax, UI).

SUMMARY ROLE DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for all tax functions of the Utility Company ("the Company") which include the determination, calculation and accounting of current and deferred income taxes for both regulatory purposes and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); calculation and maintenance of tax depreciation, and the calculation of tax credits and related deferrals, amortizations, or carryforwards for the Company; cooperating with and providing tax data to the Corporate Tax Department; implementing and perpetuating tax strategy to maximize savings and tax credits earnings; timely and accurate sales and property tax reporting; representing the company during tax audits including IRS and state income or sales tax audits ; defending company's tax position during rate cases; modeling both tax expense, cashflows, and income tax liabilities for financial forecasts and budgets; ensuring compliance with all tax laws and regulations; and managing and developing 3 direct reports.

Reports to: Controller

To make application for this opening, log in to UKG Instructions can be found in Otter Connect, Human Resources. Application deadline is June 16, 2025.