Tax & Accounting Manager
Description

Steinway & Sons is looking for their next Tax & Accounting Manager. This position supports the Chief Accounting Officer across several key areas. Responsibilities include corporate-level financial reporting and analysis; management of divisional accounting and reporting; leading tax compliance, disclosure, and planning activities; assisting with corporate-level system and process improvements; internal control compliance; and special projects. This role also requires the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across various functions of the Company, including the Global Leadership Team, FP&A, Divisional Finance, HR, and Legal.


Main Responsibilities

  • Support the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with Company accounting policies and US GAAP
  • Support pension accounting/disclosure reporting
  • Support the annual insurance renewal process via data collection and validation from global finance teams
  • Prepare the consolidated quarterly income tax provision and manage the year-end tax provision preparation and      documentation, including required footnote disclosures 
  • Lead and coordinate with external tax consultants, and ensure timely and complete filing of tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and returns
  • Maintain contemporaneous documentation of transfer pricing policies and practices to ensure compliance with domestic and international tax regulations
  • Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize the Company’s tax position and align with overall business objectives
  • Assist in the maintenance of critical accounting policies
  • Assist with the implementation and documentation of internal financial controls
  • Prepare annual asset impairment testing analyses
  • Engage external auditors in technical accounting matters in a timely and comprehensive manner and manage data      request lists in a timely and complete manner
  • Prepare management reports and analyses, to be provide to the Global Leadership Team and other members of the      finance organization
  • Perform special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests
Requirements

Qualifications

· CPA required

· 7+ years’ experience in public accounting

· Strong US GAAP background

· Excellent communication / interpersonal skills and ability to understand the context of the audience (both internal and external) and adapt communication style as necessary

· Strong analytical capabilities as demonstrated by use of probing and thoughtful questions to ensure all relevant information is known and incorporated into decision making processes

· Ability to plan, multi-task, collaborate, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

· Hands-on demonstrated ability to see the big picture / think broadly while also diving down into operational details

· International accounting experience and manufacturing accounting experience, a plus

· Experience with Sage Fixed Assets, LeaseQuery, Planful, MS Business Central, and MS Dynamics, a plus



 The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $140,000-$160,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package on the first day including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, generous 401k contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.   

Salary Description
$140,000 - $160,000