Manager, Tax Compliance & Risk

About the position

The Manager, Tax Compliance, Audit & Risk will lead execution of GSUSA's Internal Audit program, as well as GSUSA's Tax Compliance function. The incumbent will be well versed in leading practices in internal audit and will coordinate execution of the annual audit plan. This role will also be responsible for ensuring that the organization maintains its tax obligations and benefits with respect to federal, state, and local tax authorities, and that related issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. This role requires excellent planning skills, superior communication & facilitation skills, and a strong attention to detail. Reporting into the Controller, this role will represent the organization externally by managing the outsourced Internal Audit vendor, engaging with tax authorities as an authorized representative, and working with service providers to maintain internal systems and manage service performance. This individual is expected to have a strong understanding of the control environment, an ability to operate autonomously, an ability to influence without direct authority and a strong level of professionalism/leadership gravitas. This role will also serve as the Finance & Procurement partner to the ERM function, managing our risk profile/tolerance as well as the advancement of our business resilience capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages the GSUSA Internal Audit program.
• Serves as lead secretary to document all meetings and interactions with Audit & Risk Management Committee.
• Manages organizational compliance with various tax authorities.
• Manages annual charitable registration renewals.
• Serves as primary interface to manage vendor service delivery from Avalara.
• Facilitates a process for business resilience readiness.
• Serves as systems administrator for MIP/Abila and Certify/AmTrav.
• Serves as lead for maintenance of library of accounting policies and procedures.
• Serves as Risk Champion for Finance & Procurement.
• Develops presentation materials for reporting to senior leadership and the board.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in corporate environment.
• Experience with organization-wide internal audit programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple smaller projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical background and complex problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of contemporary trends in internal audit, tax compliance and risk management.
• Prior experience in maintaining control environment.

Benefits

• 20+ days of paid time off.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 9 workplace holidays per year.
• Paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Sick leave.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation.
• Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year.
• Access to Employee Engagement Groups.