Tax Manager

Overview

An established North American provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the U.S. and Canadian tax function. This role is a key position within the Finance team, responsible for tax compliance, reporting, planning, and forecasting. The position is remote within the U.S., requiring availability in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of consolidated U.S. federal, Canadian, and U.S. state and local tax returns.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual global tax provisions (ASC 740).
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures and prepare technical tax memorandums.
• Design and implement tax planning strategies aligned with enterprise and business-unit financial goals.
• Manage federal, state, and internal tax audits, including analysis and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Provide tax guidance on transactions and business initiatives to ensure compliance and sound decision-making.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate tax risks and cash exposures.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax compliance, reporting, and related processes.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Finance and business leaders to implement tax strategies accurately and timely.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external advisors and taxing authorities; oversee ancillary taxes such as property and franchise taxes.
• Oversee all transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Ensure strong internal controls over income tax accounting and compliance.
• Analyze and support tax implications for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive income tax experience, including hands-on Canadian tax experience.
• Demonstrated experience with CSC CorpTax software is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in tax research, compliance software, and handling complex tax matters.
• Hands-on, ownership mindset with proven success in collaborative, team-based environments.
• Ability to take initiative, manage priorities, and deliver results that support business needs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines through proactive issue identification and resolution.

Location

• U.S. Remote (Eastern or Central time zone)