Responsible for all of the Company’s worldwide tax functions including supervision of the current staff of two Tax Directors and associated staff Monitoring all of the Company’s tax compliance activities including communicating with federal, state, & local authorities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Asia-Pacific and South America Coordination with and primary contact to outside consultants, financial statement auditors on all matters related to taxes and income tax advisors In dept... more details
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Requirements:
- In depth knowledge of US federal and state corporate income, gross receipts, property, excise and sales and use taxes and foreign income and value-added taxes
- In depth knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and disclosure requirements related to income taxes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, staff and outside advisors and authorities
- Ability to handle multiple projects, effectively communicate status and complete projects on time and on budget
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all of the Company’s worldwide tax functions including supervision of the current staff of two Tax Directors and associated staff
- Monitoring all of the Company’s tax compliance activities including communicating with federal, state, & local authorities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Asia-Pacific and South America
- Coordination with and primary contact to outside consultants, financial statement auditors on all matters related to taxes and income tax advisors
- In depth knowledge of US GAAP reporting related to taxation under Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income Taxes (ASC 740 including FIN 48)
- Preparation of all income tax related footnotes and disclosures for the Company’s public filings (10-K and 10-Q)
- Coordination of preparation of federal and state income tax returns for the United States and abroad
- Analysis of Section 382 of the US federal income tax code in the United States and periodic update to the Company’s Section 382 analysis at the federal and state level
- Coordination and supervision of in-house preparation of state and local tax returns including telecommunications, sales & use and property taxes in the United States and value-added taxes abroad
- Responsible for the documentation and compliance requirements associated with transfer pricing policies and procedures in the United States and abroad
- Responsible for all Sarbanes Oxley testing associated with all tax processes
- Continuous improvement of and compliance with policies and procedures related to the Company’s worldwide tax process
- Worldwide tax planning and tax structure
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Certified Public Accountant
- 7-10 years of US federal/state and international income tax experience
- Undergraduate degree – taxation, finance or accounting
- Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
