Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to:

Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the income tax teamSelect, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviewsReview federal, state and local income tax returns, quarterly estimated taxable income calculations and amended returns as necessaryAnalyze and research complex technical tax issuesReview and manage responses to federal and state auditsManage relationship with accounting department to ensure information is recorded to facilitate compliance requirementsDevelop and implement practices and procedures for efficient collection of information, including development of new processes to meet changing tax law requirementsModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresComplete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting requiredMasters’ degree in taxation or LLM preferredMinimum five years’ public accounting or corporate/public accounting experience requiredMinimum two years’ supervisory experience requiredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuit of CPA preferredPartnership and S Corporation multi-state, multi-entity experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Access, requiredTax researchAccounting and tax software skills

Competencies

Ability to lead and manage a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with different levels of the organizationAbility to take initiative, work independently and work with a teamExcellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlinesStrong attention to detailAbility to identify tax research issues and utilize appropriate resources for resolutionAbility to problem solve, manage conflict, influence and negotiate

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of timeLift up to 20 poundsWork extended hours to meet tax deadlines as required