The Vice President of Tax will be responsible for overseeing the company's tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting. This role will involve managing all aspects of the company's tax obligations, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, and optimizing the company's tax position. The VP of Tax will work closely with senior leadership to align tax strategies with the company's business objectives.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive the inclusion of Omni Logistics Tax team into the Legacy Forward Air operating structure, leveraging the strengths of both existing operations while isolating and optimizing any opportunities for enhancement
Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and enhance cash flow.
Provide strategic tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
Monitor and analyze changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax returns.
Oversee the preparation and review of tax provisions, disclosures, and other financial reporting requirements.
Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.
Lead and mentor the tax department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Collaborate with other departments, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure alignment of tax strategies with business goals.
Represent the company in tax-related discussions with external stakeholders and government agencies.
Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and compliance measures.
Develop and maintain internal controls related to tax processes and procedures.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Oversee the tax department’s budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
Provide accurate tax forecasts and projections to support the company’s financial planning.
Other duties as assigned

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax laws and regulations.
Proven track record of developing and implementing effective tax strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in the freight and logistics industry is a plus.
Knowledge of the rules and requirements of an UP-C tax structure.

Skills:

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective tax strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and enhance financial performance.
Tax Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax laws and regulations to ensure the company meets all compliance requirements.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex tax laws, assess their impact on the company, and make data-driven decisions.
Leadership and Team Management: Proven leadership skills to manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex tax concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, external auditors, and tax authorities.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tax reporting, compliance, and financial disclosures.
Project Management: Strong project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company remains compliant and avoids potential penalties.
Negotiation Skills: Effective negotiation skills to handle discussions with tax authorities and external stakeholders.
Technological Proficiency: Proficiency in tax software and financial systems to streamline tax processes and enhance efficiency.
Adaptability: Ability to stay updated with the latest tax regulations and industry trends, adapting strategies accordingly.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with other departments, such as finance, legal, and operations, ensuring alignment of tax strategies with business goals.

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication

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