SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to support the CFO in managing the Corporation’s tax functions. The Tax Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations while assisting with tax planning, provision calculations, audit support, and process improvement. This role collaborates closely with the accounting team and business leaders across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

· Tax Compliance Support: Coordinate and support the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and international tax returns. Ensure timely filing and accurate documentation.

· Tax Provision Preparation: Assist with the quarterly and annual tax provision process, including calculation of deferred taxes and supporting ASC 740 compliance.

· Research and Technical Analysis: Perform research on tax matters and summarize findings related to corporate, multi-state, and international tax issues. Provide recommendations to the CFO and finance leadership.

· Sales & Use Tax Oversight: Manage day-to-day compliance and process improvements related to sales and use tax, including registration, filings, and audit responses.

· Tax Audit Assistance: Support federal, state, and local audits by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating with external advisors.

· Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance tax reporting and compliance processes. Participate in the implementation of automation tools and system upgrades.

· Tax Strategy Implementation: Assist in the implementation of tax strategies to optimize BSNC’s effective tax rate and long-term efficiency goals.

· Monitoring Legislative Changes: Stay current on changes in tax law, and communicate relevant updates to the CFO and accounting team.

· Team Collaboration: Support junior staff and interns with training, review, and mentorship, promoting a learning culture within the tax function.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

· CPA license.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

· 4+ years of progressive corporate and/or public accounting tax experience.

· Prior experience working with or for Alaska Native Corporations.

· Familiarity with ASC 740 tax provisions and corporate tax return preparation.

· Experience with multi-entity, multi-state tax issues and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

· Ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax regulations.

· Strong organizational and project management skills.

· High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with tax software platforms.

Preferred

· Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting.

· Knowledge of Alaska Native Settlement Trust taxation (IRC §247).

· Experience with tax planning for 831(b) microcaptive arrangements.

· Experience in mergers and acquisitions from a tax perspective.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position primarily operates in an office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, and lift up to 15 pounds.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

· This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.