Manager, Tax

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join their tax department. Reporting to the Director of Tax, this role is responsible for managing federal and state income tax compliance and provision processes, overseeing relationships with external tax advisors, assisting with responses to tax notices and audits, and supporting indirect tax functions such as sales and use tax and property tax. The Tax Manager will also contribute to ad hoc tax projects, process improvements, and strategic tax planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

Income Tax Compliance

• Manage preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, including consolidated and combined/unitary filings, coordinating with external preparers
• Oversee the tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filings, estimated tax payments, and extension requests
• Coordinate collection and organization of tax information across business units, finance, and accounting teams

Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)

• Assist in reviewing the annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations
• Support external auditors during the year-end audit of the income tax provision

External Advisor Management

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for outside advisory and compliance firms
• Coordinate information requests and review deliverables of externally prepared work product
• Collaborate with external advisors on research projects, planning opportunities, and transactional matters as directed by senior leadership

Tax Notices & Audit Management

• Manage receipt, tracking, and timely response to federal, state, and local income and non-income tax notices
• Coordinate income tax audits from initial information document request (IDR) through resolution, working with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Assist in preparation of audit responses, protest letters, and appeals submissions

Ad Hoc Projects & Tax Planning

• Support M&A due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition tax matters as directed
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation, documentation, and internal controls related to tax
• Research federal and state tax law changes
• Provide tax support on financing transactions, intercompany agreements, and other special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate in-house tax
• Proficiency in federal and multi-state income tax compliance
• Experience managing or coordinating with outside advisors and third-party preparers
• Familiarity with sales and use tax compliance and indirect tax concepts
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 per year
• Competitive compensation based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications, and qualifications

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, disability status, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as required by law.