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The Vice President-Tax will be responsible for tax strategy for the organization. This position will interact with senior management to identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and the company’s effective tax rate, sharing of best practices, standardization of processes and reporting, and optimal utilization and sharing of resources across divisions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assessing and communicating to senior management the potential tax consequences of existing laws and pending legislation and will collaborate with the business, treasury, and consolidation functions on tax issues.

Major Activities

+ Responsible for all matters related to federal, state, local, and international income taxes, and sales & use tax (including, escheatment).

+ Responsible for developing and overseeing international and domestic tax strategies.

+ Assess and communicate to senior management the potential tax consequences of existing laws and pending legislation.

+ Proactively leads and develops team members by creating a positive environment where they are challenged, motivated, and groomed for advancement.

+ Builds and strengthens relationships with team members across the Company to ensure the Tax Department is effectively serving our business partners.

+ Oversees financial reporting of the Company’s tax liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, including approval of quarterly and annual financial statement footnote disclosures.

+ Produces periodic updates to the Audit Committee on the Company’s tax situation including effective tax rate projections and legislative developments.

+ Manages outside tax service providers and counsel related to tax planning, compliance, and controversies projects.

+ Oversight of income tax and indirect tax audits and support the development of our audit program.

+ Responsible for all indirect tax compliance, including evaluating the financial, system, and operational considerations for new compliance obligations.

+ Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

+ CPA required

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

+ 12+ years of in-depth tax experience with a well-regarded company

+ Well versed in all aspects of US and Canadian tax including planning, tax accounting, tax compliance

+ Significant experience developing tax strategy for mergers and acquisitions

+ Experience developing and maintaining international tax strategies

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

+ Significant retail experience

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

+ Experience with a well-recognized public accounting firm, preferable Big 4

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, **our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity** . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com (http://www.michaels.com./) and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels (https://www.michaels.com/makerplace) , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, **Michaels is the best place for all things creative.** For more information, please visit  www.michaels.com

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all** **c** **ustomers** **to create, innovate and be better together.

_Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL)._

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