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Clearwater Paper Corporation

Tax Manager II

Clearwater Paper Corporation, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254

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Hybrid 601 W Riverside Ave Spokane, WA 99201, USA

Role is on-site and based in Spokane, WA

Where you will work Clearwater Paper stands out as a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Corporate Headquarters is in Spokane, Washington, our corporate team works to support our operations while creating a thriving environment for employees and customers alike,

In Spokane, you’ll enjoy our collaborative office space, regular team and community events and a city known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. For our remote employees, we work well across multiple time zones, respecting your schedules and setting up opportunities for you to get to know co-workers and see our operations firsthand.

The tax manager will manage CLW’s day-to-day tax function, working with internal and external partners to ensure compliance to tax laws, accurate tax-related financial reporting, simplification of internal processes, and minimization of tax obligations across entities when applicable.

What you will do Tax Reporting and Compliance

Managed the completion of accurate federal and state income tax returns (including apportionment calculations) working with co-source partner being the go-to person for all information requests

Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations at the federal, state, and local level and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders

Manage income tax provision preparation with co-sourced partner

Manage sales tax filings with co-sourced partner

Manage property tax filing and payment

Manage Co-Sourcing & Other External Partnerships

Oversee third-party co-sourcing arrangements

Explore value-creation and tax-minimization strategies with co-sourced partners

Utilize knowledge of tax law to develop strategic tax planning initiatives

Manage relationships with external auditors on tax matters

Internal Tax Accounting and Forecasting

Manage day-to-day internal accounting for tax-related entries for tax and book balance sheets including collaborating with other departments

Forecast large tax-related cashflows

Ad Hoc analysis as needed

Strong understanding of critical financial business metrics; ability to develop and leveraged drive data to quantitatively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks

Able to think strategically and act tactically

Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment to drive change

High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset

Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); able to present complex material in a compelling way to senior managers and non-technical staff

Demonstrated strong change management skills, aligning and bringing others along

What you will need Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required (Field of study: Accounting / Finance)

CPA Required (inactive OK)

Minimum of three years of experience in tax

Skills & Abilities

Other Preferences (e.g., certification, license: CPA/CMA)

Excel

Tax Research Abilities - Advanced

Ability to analyze data, recognize when problems exist and research solutions.

Other Key Job Requirements

Some mental visual, physical fatigue from computer terminal use.

Primarily office environment, Spokane, WA.

Some flexibility to work remotely from home.

Some travel required (up to 25%).

Total Rewards We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Clearwater Paper? Visit our careers page.

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