We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Responsible for the Company’s global tax matters reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
• Responsible for all domestic and international direct and indirect taxes of the Company including tax planning, tax compliance, tax accounting, acquisitions & dispositions, and tax audits.
• Provides C-Suite and Business Unit leadership with technical and strategic tax guidance in a “Business Partner” relationship.
• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740 guidelines.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate completion of tax audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Work directly with and manage external tax service providers to complete federal, state, and international income tax compliance and reporting.
• Lead the preparation and review of franchise tax returns, sales / use returns, property tax returns, escheat filings and annual reporting.
• Lead in the pursuit, analysis and reporting of all tax incentives, credits, and abatements.
• Manage preparation of cash forecasts related to income taxes, property taxes, and sales and use taxes.
• Manage special projects, including R&D tax credit and transfer pricing studies.
• Assist with due diligence, analysis and reporting on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, as requested.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and international tax laws and regulations.
• Perform complex research, analysis, compliance, and accounting assignments for the Tax Department.

This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Finance team and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, master’s in taxation or Masters “in process” preferred, CPA a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience as an Assistant Tax Director, Tax Manager, Senior Tax Accountant or Supervisor capacity in private industry or public accounting, with a focus on international taxes and Accounting for income taxes, and 10 years of management experience.
• PC and network literacy, including tax preparation software, tax research software, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics software.
• Working knowledge of tax depreciation software
• Ability to do complex research and effectively communicate the results.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, team building and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work projects.
• Must be able to perform with a high degree of accuracy.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate facility in New Boston, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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