Sr. Manager, Income Tax - Denver, Colorado

Company/Organization: Frontier Airlines

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 4/12/2024 3:59:28 PM

Description:

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need ndash; saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our lsquo;Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a lsquo;Dress for your Day business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering lsquo;Low Fares Done Right to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontiers hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the companys signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administrations 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industrys most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Manager, Tax is responsible for income tax accounting, reporting, and compliance and assists with tax research, special projects and planning as required.

Essential Functions

• Tax compliance - Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of the federal, state and local, foreign, and capital tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions, and other tax filings as necessary. Review required tax returns and ensure appropriate taxes are collected or assessed and properly remitted.
• Tax reporting - Manage the preparation of corporate external financial statement tax calculations under ASC 740, quarterly and annual tax provisions and related footnotes, and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control requirements.
• Coordination and management of the tax requirements and external audits associated with the financial statements
• Technical Tax Research ndash; Monitor, research and analyze tax issues to maintain and communicate knowledge of past, present and potential future tax laws, regulations, rulings, procedures and court decisions to determine effects on the company and recommend appropriate tax positions, as well as running the implementation of any new tax regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls ndash; Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for SOX purposes and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Tax audits ndash; Coordinate the representation of the company during tax audits by ensuring compliance with government information or document requests. Respond to notices of proposed adjustments and assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns and financial statement accounting entries for internal and external audits.
• Budget ndash; Coordinate the collection of data for the annual operating plan and quarterly projections.
• Strategic Tax Planning and implementation, including cost savings strategies and initiatives
• Technology ndash; Implement and administer IT systems related to Tax. Identify ways to streamline and improve processes.

Other Functions

• Assist Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Director of Treasury with special projects and tax planning.
• Interact independently with senior financial management.
• Manage vendors to assist as needed in completing essential functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business required
• Masters Degree in Taxation preferred
• 6 to 15 years of Corporate Tax experience required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CPA, CTP, or CMA designation preferred
• Previous airline experience preferred
• Alteryx experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work proactively and independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management and motivate others
• Ability to work with confidential material
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Salary Range: $110,114.00 - $154,000.00

Please note: this role has a closing date of on or before 4/19/24 midnight MST

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

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