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 - it’s 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 – 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 ‘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 - we’re 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 we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re 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 ‘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 1st 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 ‘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, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s 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 Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax is responsible for all indirect tax accounting, reporting, and compliance and engages in tax research and planning as required.  This includes passenger, property, sales & use, fuel excise, and any other applicable taxes.  This position is also responsible for the management of staff indirect tax accountants and managers (if applicable), including their contribution to timely compliance, filings and overall development. 

Essential Functions

Tax compliance - Review all passenger, property, sales & use, fuel excise, and other required tax returns and related payments.  Ensure the appropriate taxes are collected or assessed and properly remitted. This includes but is not limited to determining the applicable rules in new jurisdictions, both domestic and international.  Act as the primary point of contact during audits and other agency communications.  Tax accounting – Review month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all indirect tax accounts.  Implement new month-end processes where necessary to maximize efficiencies across all accounting functions. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls over financial reporting for SOX purposes. Technology – Identify ways to streamline and improve processes through data analytics and other technology tools.  Implement and administer IT systems related to Tax as necessary. Technical Tax Research – 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. Tax audits – Coordinate the representation of the Company during tax audits by ensuring compliance with government information or document requests. Respond to notices of proposed adjustments.  Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records to support filed returns and financial statement accounting entries for internal and external audits.  Manage vendors engaged on tax audits. Budget – Track, report, and project all indirect cash tax payments on a weekly basis.  Coordinate the collection of data for the annual operating plan and quarterly projections.

Other Functions

Assist the Tax Director with special projects and tax planning.  Coordinate across departments on efficiencies, policies and requirements with respect to initiatives that have a direct impact on the indirect tax function. (Operations, Purchasing, Network Planning, etc.) Collaborate with other functions to provide guidance on the accounting and reporting impacts of any indirect tax changes resulting from business initiatives. Interact independently with senior financial management.  Adapt to changing priorities and tight deadlines, analyze and solve problems, work independently and motivate others.  Manage vendors, domestic and foreign, as needed to complete essential functions. Coordinate system enhancements and department process improvements that directly impact the indirect tax function. Lead and coordinate budget and forecasting activities, including preparation of variance analysis. Actively provide training/development to new and existing staff as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Master’s Degree in Taxation preferred Minimum of 6 to 12 years of indirect tax experience Supervisory experience strongly preferred CPA strongly preferred Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with data analytics, robotics process automation, and/or other technology tools (Alteryx preferred) Previous airline experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 Ability to work with confidential material

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

Considerable Latitude:  The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.  Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

Senior Tax Accountant(s), Tax Accountant(s), Interns

Salary Range  

$110,114 - $146,157

Please note: this posting has a closing date of 2/14/2025, midnight MT.

 

Workplace Policies 

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline. 

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job 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. 

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. 

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