Job Information
Pilot Company Manager, Income Tax in Knoxville, Tennessee
Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
This is an in office position in Knoxville, TN
The purpose of this job is to manage the operations of the income tax team and review returns, conduct tax research and improve department practices and procedures based upon tax law requirements.
Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the income tax team
Select, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews
Review federal, state and local income tax returns, quarterly estimated taxable income calculations and amended returns as necessary
Analyze and research complex technical tax issues
Review and manage responses to federal and state audits
Manage relationship with accounting department to ensure information is recorded to facilitate compliance requirements
Develop and implement practices and procedures for efficient collection of information, including development of new processes to meet changing tax law requirements
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Masters’ degree in taxation or LLM preferred
Minimum five years’ public accounting or corporate/public accounting experience required
Minimum two years’ supervisory experience required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuit of CPA preferred
Partnership and S Corporation multi-state, multi-entity experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Access, required
Tax research
Accounting and tax software skills
Ability to lead and manage a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with different levels of the organization
Ability to take initiative, work independently and work with a team
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to identify tax research issues and utilize appropriate resources for resolution
Ability to problem solve, manage conflict, influence and negotiate
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Pilot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pilot does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.