Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Tax Manager - Hybrid
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Title: Tax Manager - Hybrid Location: JUNEAU | Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Full Time At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Job Summary
We are hiring a strategic and detail-oriented Tax Manager to lead global income tax operations across the organization. This role is responsible for managing tax compliance, provision reporting, and audit readiness for Harley-Davidson and its subsidiaries. The Tax Manager will drive process improvements through automation, ensure timely and accurate filings, and maintain strong internal controls including SOX compliance. Acting as the primary liaison for financial auditors and tax authorities, this role also supports cross-functional teams by providing guidance on tax-related matters and business changes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with deep technical expertise, capable of minimizing tax risks and liabilities while identifying opportunities for tax savings and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities
Tax Accounting & Provision
Lead preparation and review of global income tax provisions (federal, state, international) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and efficiency. Oversee consolidation and reporting of tax expense, deferred taxes, reserves, and valuation allowances across HDFS, HDMC, and Livewire. Manage provision-to-return adjustments, audit-related journal entries, and process improvements. Ensure tax legislation and transactions are accurately reflected in reporting. Establish and maintain internal tax policies, documentation, and SOX controls to mitigate financial misstatement risks.
Tax Compliance
Coordinate global income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings and payments. Monitor tax law and business changes impacting filing requirements and risk. Lead and mentor tax team members; maintain tax software and drive process improvements. Educate cross-functional teams on tax matters and support compliance solutions. Manage tax notices and correspondence with authorities, focusing on savings and risk reduction. Collaborate with IT to ensure systems support tax data and reporting needs.
Tax Audits
Maintain audit-ready documentation across all tax functions. Manage income tax audits, coordinating data collection and communication with authorities and consultants. Support non-income and foreign tax audits, minimizing exposure and risk.
Tax Planning
Support business units with tax analysis and planning related to operational and legislative changes. Manage outsourced tax projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring efficiency and audit readiness. Develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities, improve ETR, and maximize EPS. Align tax planning with operational metrics to track and enhance savings.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree Required; major in Accounting or Finance preferred. Typically requires 7 years of income tax experience with a Public Accounting firm and/or global company, including exposure to a variety of tax issues and related compliance and audit experience. Strong leadership, mentoring, and process management skills; proactive and results-oriented. Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax personnel. Experience in fast-paced environments, with ability to multi-task and prioritize work on several projects. Desire to learn new areas of tax, stay updated on tax law changes, and understand business operations and transaction flows. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply tax concepts to new situations; identify issues and propose solutions. Experience with Tax Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, ProSystems, Corptax) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with extracting information from financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, JD Edwards, SAP, BPC). Preferred
CPA designation or an advanced degree in Tax or Law is preferred. Experience with Corptax and familiarity with SAP and BPC. Additional Information
Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion, belonging and equity for all individuals. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay range: 116,400 - 174,600. This position may offer domestic relocation assistance. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel: 0-10%. Direct Reports: No.
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Title: Tax Manager - Hybrid Location: JUNEAU | Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Full Time At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Job Summary
We are hiring a strategic and detail-oriented Tax Manager to lead global income tax operations across the organization. This role is responsible for managing tax compliance, provision reporting, and audit readiness for Harley-Davidson and its subsidiaries. The Tax Manager will drive process improvements through automation, ensure timely and accurate filings, and maintain strong internal controls including SOX compliance. Acting as the primary liaison for financial auditors and tax authorities, this role also supports cross-functional teams by providing guidance on tax-related matters and business changes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with deep technical expertise, capable of minimizing tax risks and liabilities while identifying opportunities for tax savings and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities
Tax Accounting & Provision
Lead preparation and review of global income tax provisions (federal, state, international) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and efficiency. Oversee consolidation and reporting of tax expense, deferred taxes, reserves, and valuation allowances across HDFS, HDMC, and Livewire. Manage provision-to-return adjustments, audit-related journal entries, and process improvements. Ensure tax legislation and transactions are accurately reflected in reporting. Establish and maintain internal tax policies, documentation, and SOX controls to mitigate financial misstatement risks.
Tax Compliance
Coordinate global income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings and payments. Monitor tax law and business changes impacting filing requirements and risk. Lead and mentor tax team members; maintain tax software and drive process improvements. Educate cross-functional teams on tax matters and support compliance solutions. Manage tax notices and correspondence with authorities, focusing on savings and risk reduction. Collaborate with IT to ensure systems support tax data and reporting needs.
Tax Audits
Maintain audit-ready documentation across all tax functions. Manage income tax audits, coordinating data collection and communication with authorities and consultants. Support non-income and foreign tax audits, minimizing exposure and risk.
Tax Planning
Support business units with tax analysis and planning related to operational and legislative changes. Manage outsourced tax projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring efficiency and audit readiness. Develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities, improve ETR, and maximize EPS. Align tax planning with operational metrics to track and enhance savings.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree Required; major in Accounting or Finance preferred. Typically requires 7 years of income tax experience with a Public Accounting firm and/or global company, including exposure to a variety of tax issues and related compliance and audit experience. Strong leadership, mentoring, and process management skills; proactive and results-oriented. Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax personnel. Experience in fast-paced environments, with ability to multi-task and prioritize work on several projects. Desire to learn new areas of tax, stay updated on tax law changes, and understand business operations and transaction flows. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply tax concepts to new situations; identify issues and propose solutions. Experience with Tax Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, ProSystems, Corptax) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with extracting information from financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, JD Edwards, SAP, BPC). Preferred
CPA designation or an advanced degree in Tax or Law is preferred. Experience with Corptax and familiarity with SAP and BPC. Additional Information
Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion, belonging and equity for all individuals. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay range: 116,400 - 174,600. This position may offer domestic relocation assistance. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel: 0-10%. Direct Reports: No.
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