Director, Corporate Tax ID-4556

Westlake Financial is the largest privately held finance company in the Nation.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Tax Director to lead and manage all aspects of tax compliance and planning for a consolidated group of over 15 companies.
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The consolidated Westlake group is a Partnership LLC structure, with 3 of our subsidiaries designated as C-Corps. This position requires a deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, exceptional organizational abilities, and strategic leadership to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
The Corporate Tax Director will be responsible for managing the Tax team, service providers, work streams and internal tax projects at Westlake. The candidate will work closely with other Westlake personnel in accounting, legal, Finance and IT, along with our external service providers, to manage tax risk across Westlake entities and drive accurate and timely tax reporting across various subsidiaries. The role demands a results-oriented professional with advanced technical knowledge and leadership capabilities to ensure we meet regulatory deadlines, develop tax strategies, and maintain compliance with evolving tax regulations.
We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is. Through hiring the best fitting applicant and supporting our people in further developing their skills, we transition our Applicants into Westlake Warriors (our people).
With assets of $23.5 Billion and Revenues of approximately $4.4 Billion, we are always looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our presence in the Auto Finance Industry. Westlake Financial believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 21,000 dealer partners throughout North America.

WESTLAKE WARRIOR | Tax Director

Brief Descriptions:
DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES (include, But Not Limited To)
  • Leading a team of 4 internal tax professionals, while helping them grow and develop their careers;
  • Overseeing the filing of federal, state and local tax documents including performing review, updating and validating the accuracy of necessary information for tax preparers;
  • Developing and implementing tax strategies that optimize our federal, state and local taxation positions while remaining compliant with applicable laws.
  • Working with external service providers to manage tax reporting deliverables to investors and internal stakeholders;
  • Proactively identifying and addressing potential tax issues or exposures;
  • Advising on tax implications of certain business decisions, complex transactions or restructuring activities;
  • Presenting updates on a regular basis to executives and the Board of Directors, including key tax-matters, progress on upcoming deadlines and department initiatives;
  • Maintaining legislative materials and reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised tax laws to define the impact on the Company;
  • Maintaining compliance with regulations and forwarding all required information to federal, state, and local authorities;
  • Revising current state procedures by developing and streamlining processes, documentation and worksheets for calculation of tax provisions;
  • Reviewing tax provision schedules for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that all documents meet audit requirements;
  • Managing responses to tax audits or inquiries from regulatory authorities, ensuring all documentation and responses are accurate and timely;
  • Identifying profitability of potential mergers and acquisitions by analyzing tax information; calculating key ratios; identifying areas of tax savings.
  • Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, Licenses
  • Comprehensive understanding of federal, state and local tax laws.
  • Attains a thorough understanding and application of GAAP.
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
  • Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to acclimate and work in a high pace environment.
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel (Access is a plus).
  • Knowledge of SQL and Macro is a plus.
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Master’s degree in Taxation.
  • CPA/CPA Candidate.
Experience
  • Minimum 8 years of tax accounting with a specialization in taxation.
  • PREFERRED: Three years in public accounting from Big Four or equivalent.
What’s the expected pay for this role?
  • $170,000 to $230,000 per year
  • The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.
What do we offer?
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program, plus company matching
  • Wellness Program, Daily Team Exercises
  • Westlake University, Certification Programs
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
  • AT&T Wireless Discounts
  • Paid Vacations Days
  • Paid Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Rental Car Discounts
  • Dell Member Purchase Program
  • UKG Wallet – pay advance
Acknowledgement
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

 

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