Director Federal & State Tax

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The Director Tax is responsible for managing the company’s U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, planning, and accounting activities. This role ensures accurate and timely tax reporting, supports tax provision processes, oversees audits, and partners cross-functionally to optimize the company’s tax position. This position will lead a small team including managing relationship with outsourced service provider.

Major Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance

• Oversight of the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple legal entities, including consolidated and unitary filings
• Tracking and utilization of tax attributes (NOLs, credits, carryforwards).
• Manage external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings
• Monitor compliance requirements related to manufacturing-specific incentives and credits.

Tax Provision & Accounting (ASC 740)

Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including current, deferred, and uncertain tax positions.

Review effective tax rate analyses and related disclosures for financial statements.

Ensure accurate recording of income tax entries in the general ledger.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Identify and implement tax planning opportunities related to manufacturing operations, capital investments, supply chain structure, and intercompany transactions.

Analyze the tax impact of business initiatives such as plant expansions, restructuring, and mergers or acquisitions.

Evaluate state income tax nexus, apportionment, and filing positions resulting from operational changes.

Audit & Risk Management

Manage federal and state income tax audits, including responses to information requests and coordination with tax authorities.

Research tax law changes and assess impacts on the company’s operations and financial reporting.

Assist with development and maintenance of tax controls and documentation in support of SOX compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and legal teams to support accurate tax reporting and planning.

Provide guidance on tax implications of manufacturing activities such as inventory capitalization, R&D credits, cost accounting changes, and fixed asset investments.

Process Improvement & Leadership

Drive process improvements and automation within tax compliance and provision workflows.

Mentor and develop tax staff.

Support development of tax policies, procedures, and internal documentation.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance
• Certification / License CPA license or other certification is a plus
• Work Experience: 8 years of progressive experience in federal and state income taxation, including public accounting and/or corporate tax
• Experience with consolidated and unitary state filings
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities ASC 740 reporting ability
• Project management skills
• Project management skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education Master’s in Tax or Juris Doctorate
• Certification / License Certified Public Accountant or other certification
• Work Experience Understanding manufacturing related tax credits and incentives (e.g., R&D, energy, capital investment incentives)
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.