Sr Tax Associate

Job Title: Senior Tax Associate

Department: Finance

Reports To: Global VP, Tax

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: La Vergne, TN office

SVP Worldwide, the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company, has an immediate full-time, exempt position available. The company and its three iconic brands - SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, and PFAFF® - have delighted consumers for over 170 years. These premium brands and products are regarded as the choice for serious sewists and novice crafters.

The global sewing machine industry is experiencing renewed growth, expected to grow at 6.7% annually. With a product portfolio inclusive of sewing machines, accessories, notions, garment care products, and software, it is an exciting time to join and grow a career with us!

The global corporate headquarters is located near Nashville, TN (USA) and is supported by regional headquarters/sales offices in Milan (Italy), and Mexico City (Mexico). Combined with 170+ US retail stores in 36 states, manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, multiple R&D centers, a software development center in Europe, and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions, we are proud to reach consumers in more than 25 countries on five continents.

SVP Worldwide continues to weave our culture into the fabric of our team members by living out our core values of Integrity, Trust, Teamwork and Customer Focus. As our industry continues to grow, there are vast opportunities for new team members who share our commitment to delivering the world’s finest sewing products, services and overall customer experience. Explore current career openings at SVP Worldwide locations around the world, right here and now.

Job Overview:

The Senior Tax Associate is a new role in the tax department reporting directly to and supporting the VP Tax with a work life balance. Responsibilities include tax compliance, indirect tax review, and special projects assisting in ensuring the company complies with tax laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Federal and state direct income tax documentation and support for direct tax returns and audits.

• Preparation of apportionment data reports and tax workpapers.

• Code all tax payments and professional fee invoices.

• Review and approve all monthly sales tax vouchers.

• Collaborates with the Indirect Tax Coordinator.

• Coordinate with legal for filing of business licenses and Registered Agent for annual report information and filings for US and Canada.

• Maintaining and reconciling direct tax accounts within the general ledger.

• Maintain tax matrix, adjustments, and journal entries as required.

• Work with VP Tax in response to Government Agency indirect and direct tax notices.

• Coordinate income tax payments with state/federal agencies as instructed by VP of Tax.

• Maintain entity information, such as name changes with taxing jurisdictions and account

• closures / openings on Tax authority websites.

• Identify and implement continuous process improvements while pursuing operational efficiencies.

• Indirect tax consulting on occurrences of future e-commerce launches.

• Act as the product champion for Avalara Indirect Tax with the Indirect Tax Coordinator. Support

• indirect tax technology (i.e., implement new jurisdictions and related processes including

• account set-up, invoice set-up, sandbox testing, go live).

• Other job-related tax projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree a plus.

• Skilled in use of MS Office.

• Windows 10 experience.

• Experienced in Indirect Tax issue resolution and tax compliance required.

• Experience with AvaTax and CertCapture.

• Minimum of 4 years of indirect tax experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to Identify complex problems within a cross-functional environment and propose

• resolutions.

• Ability to work well independently, in a team environment and with remote employees.

• Strong sense of ownership and urgency of deadlines.

• Extremely detail oriented.

• Self-starter and learner.

• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional Inquisitiveness.

• Knowledge of Indirect taxes including VAT invoice document support, sales & use, Canada GST/HST, property and other indirect taxes.

• Follow outlined policies and procedures and make recommendations for process changes.

• Strong desire to grow within the tax department.

• Working Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting system, a plus.

We Offer You:

• Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision

• 401k plan

• Competitive PTO accrual as well as additional wellness days

• Hybrid work schedule

• Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community

• Learning and development opportunities

You will need to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

• Communicate effectively with customers through multiple forms of technology, including telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information

• Required to retrieve or reposition products like sewing machines weighing up to 50 pounds

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Work Environment/Location/Flex Arrangement:

SVP Worldwide offers a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As part of our Flexible Workplace Policy, this position will be hybrid based in our company HQ in LaVergne, TN. Moving to new Nashville headquarters by the end of 2023.

Why You Will Love Being a Part of the SVP Worldwide Team:

We take care of our team! We offer a competitive benefit package including: multiple health plan options comprised of vision and dental plans, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, generous employee discounts and paid time off benefits including wellbeing days.

At SVP Worldwide, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to employ a unique workforce that is reflective of our consumers across the globe. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

SVP Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. SVP Worldwide prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration.

In The News:

In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP Worldwide’s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to help accelerate the company’s efforts.

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