Corporate - Tax Manager

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets. 

Job Overview: As the Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing all aspects of the organization's tax-related activities, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax strategies, and providing valuable insights to executive management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the U.S. Federal, International, and State and Local (SALT) direct tax compliance functions by ensuring all returns are accurately and timely filed. Includes preparation of returns.
• Assist with managing indirect tax compliance. Includes review and preparation of returns.
• Assist with managing ASC 740 tax provision function for Federal, International, and SALT. Includes working closely both quarterly and at year-end with external auditors to provide support as requested.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary Federal, International and State taxes. (i.e., Transfer Pricing, M&A)
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team, and create strategies to capitalize on tax legislation changes.
• Manage and facilitate IRS and other jurisdictional direct, indirect, and property tax audits by preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Ensure other Misc. filings are completed accurately and timely. (i.e., Federal Excise Taxes)
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage and develop tax staff.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Federal, International, and State and Local direct and indirect taxes.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740.
• M&A experience
• Proficient with technology (i.e., OneSource, Hyperion, Excel, and Checkpoint online tax research)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• CPA designation preferred.