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Educational Testing Service

Tax Manager

Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543


About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®

. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

Summary:

The position supports the Enterprise Tax Service Group (“ETSG”) to ensure completion of monthly, quarterly, and yearend financial reporting and tax (direct / indirect) compliance requirements. The position will be responsible for understanding the Enterprise’s program operations as well as the global tax challenges to facilitate automation and simplification to drive efficiencies in operation. The role will also liaise with the SBU and Corporate finance, Channel, Supplier Management, Legal, Treasury, and external auditors.

Additionally, the role will manage external advisors to ensure efficient and timely filing of all indirect and non-profit tax returns while continuously improving of ETS’ global tax operations.

Responsibilities:

Manage, review and prepare US consolidated federal income tax (including country by country reporting, transfer pricing reports, etc.), US international tax forms, state income and franchise tax returns (stand alone and unitary) including disclosures, attachments, and work papers.

Prepare and review complex tax models including Earnings & Profit, foreign tax credits rules, interest expense apportionment, application of GILTI, BEAT and FDII rules.

Working together with the Tax Senior Director to provide direct/indirect tax advice on various regional (EMEA & APAC) and/or global aspects of ETS business operations. This includes advice and recommendations on business initiatives related to Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and Services.

Manage, review and assist with preparation of the consolidated income tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.

Manage, review and assist with preparation of tax accruals, budgets and forecasts

Coordinate, review and assist in preparing responses to IRS and State Income Tax notices and audit inquiries.

Maintain Enterprise tax positions and attributes to support Tax Senior Director with strategic tax planning and collaboration with the business operations.

Work cross-functionally to gather and understand information on the various business entities to assess tax opportunities based on the outcome of the prepared returns. Expand internal Tax presence (e.g., presentations, business relationships outside of tax.) to address and resolve tax matters and operationalize business models.

Manage, review and prepare US non-profit federal and state tax filings including disclosures, attachments, and work papers. Support Tax Manager responsible for Direct Tax with consolidated federal and state income tax filings where necessary.

Prepare and review complex tax models and position papers regarding Unrelated Business Income, GST, VAT and Sales tax legislative changes.

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.

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Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree of Accounting or Finance

CPA, J.D. or MST preferred

Strong technical skills and experience in ASC 740.

7+ years of experience in corporate tax.

ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from

Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!

Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life

Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work

Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution

Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.

How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!

Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.