Tax Manager jobs in Paramus, NJ

Company Overview:

Party City Holdco Inc. (PCHI) is a global leader in the celebrations industry, with its offerings spanning more than 70 countries around the world. PCHI is also the largest vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of party goods in North America.

PCHI team members demonstrate a daily commitment to the company's Brand Purpose: to inspire joy by making it easy for customers to create unforgettable memories.

PCHI operates across multiple businesses within its Retail Division and Consumer Products Division. On the retail side, Party City (partycity.com) is the leading omnichannel retailer in the celebrations category, operating more than 800 company-owned and franchise stores, as well as Halloween City (halloweencity.com) seasonal pop-up stores. The Consumer Products Division includes design and manufacturing entities Amscan, an industry leader in celebration décor, tableware, costumes, and accessories, and Anagram, the global market leader in foil balloons.  

PCHI is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. with additional locations throughout the Americas and Asia.    

Job Overview:

The Tax Manager will have primary responsibility over the management of federal and state income tax compliance, including: the federal consolidated income tax return, state separate and combined income tax returns, quarterly tax estimates, annual tax extensions, and state income tax audits.  As a critical member of the Finance team, the Tax Manager will act as a strategic business partner on operating and business transaction projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage federal and state income tax return compliance, ensuring timely filing of complete and accurate income tax returns using Corptax software
• Assist with federal, state and local income tax audits
• Provide support to the quarterly/annual tax provision process
• Show a good understanding of multi-state tax issues and complexities
• Research tax matters and document conclusions and recommendations
• Support VP Tax on enterprise-wide tax, operating and business transaction projects

Skills Required:

• Strong working knowledge of US Federal, State and International income tax
• Ability to understand and apply complex tax concepts to minimize taxes and risk
• Excellent research, written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Proficiency with Corptax software a must

Qualifications:

• BS/BBA in Accounting, CPA.  MST or advanced degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in Public/Corporate Tax
• This role will have a hybrid work schedule, requiring presence 3x/weekly at the corporate office in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.